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Home My WebLink About2013-07-09 - AGENDA REPORTS - FY13-14 ACTION PLAN CDBG (2)CONSENT CALENDAR DATE: SUBJECT: Agenda Item: 14 CITY OF SANTA CLARIT." AGENDA REPORT City Manager Approval: Item to be presented by: July 9, 2013 SUBMISSION OF THE DRAFT 2013-2014 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) FUNDING ALLOCATION RECOMMENDATIONS Community Development RECOMMENDED ACTION 1. City Council approve the Draft 2013-2014 Annual Action Plan (Annual Plan) and the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Funding Recommendations contained therein. 2. City Council increase the CDBG expenditure budget by $606,151, as per Attachment "B." 3. Increase CDBG revenue in account 203-4452.002 by $606,151. 4. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all required documents, subject to approval of the City Attorney. BACKGROUND The City of Santa Clarita (City) receives CDBG Entitlement funds annually from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Funds from the federal CDBG budget are allocated to individual jurisdictions based on the higher of two formulas: poverty, population, and overcrowded housing; or poverty, population, and the age of housing. The demographic information used for these formulas comes from a combination of American Community Survey and Census data, which can change drastically from year to year. The federal sequester triggered by the Budget Control Act of 2011 initially created concern that the City's allocation of CDBG funds would be significantly decreased from prior years. However, last minute shifts within the federal HUD budget, combined with the application of the allocation formulas, resulted in the City allocation being increased by over 6.5% over FY 2012-2013. APPROWED The total amount available for allocation in 2013-2014 is $1,187,187. (See Attachment A) This includes a roll-over of $29,231 of unused funds from previous years. HUD requires CDBG funds be used primarily to benefit low- and moderate -income individuals in any or all of the following areas: decent housing, a suitable living environment, and expanded economic opportunities. HUD also requires the development of the Annual Plan which identifies how the City will use its CDBG entitlement funds to meet the 2009-2013 Consolidated Plan (Con Plan) priorities, and 2013-2014 community needs. As required by HUD, the City conducted a strategic planning process and developed a five-year Consolidated Plan (Con Plan) for 2009-2013. The Con Plan sets forth priority areas in which CDBG funds can be expended. The 2009-2013 Con Plan identified affordable housing, infra- structure, and administration as high priorities; and economic development and supportive human services as medium priorities. During the 2009-2013 Con Plan period, high priority needs must be funded, and medium priority needs may be funded. The Annual Plan is developed through a needs assessment process which includes extensive consultation with the public. This year the needs assessment process included: • An on-line Community Needs Assessment Survey that generated one -hundred forty-seven (147) responses • Two (2) needs assessment meetings for local non-profit organizations on November 13 and November 15, 2012 • A community needs assessment meeting for the public on November 14, 2012 Outreach was conducted announcing opportunities for the public to provide input on the current needs in the community, including: • A press release issued to KHTS, the City's HomeTown Radio Station • An article placed in The Santa Clarita Valley Signal, the City's local newspaper • Notification to eight (8) current CDBG sub -recipients to share the information about the on-line survey with clients The results of the 2013-2014 Community Needs Assessment process can be reviewed in Attachment C. In September 2010, as a result of their program monitoring, HUD suggested the City adopt an enhanced and more objective process for the award of CDBG funds. In response to that suggestion, staff continues to implement a competitive process for CDBG sub -recipient grants. For the 2013-2014 funding process, the following took place: • Notified ninety-one (91) local -serving non -profits by mail of the availability of grant funds, and held two (2) technical assistance meetings to answer questions and distribute application packages • Formed a five -member intra -departmental committee which evaluated, scored, and ranked the grant proposals • Evaluated one (1) proposed City -operated activity Z • Completed a CDBG Activity Type and Eligibility Determination form for all funding requests, ensuring that prior to further consideration and scoring by the evaluation committee, the proposed program/activity was eligible, met a HUD National Objective, and addressed one (1) of the medium or high Consolidated Plan priorities A total of fourteen (14) applications were received for proposed programs/activities. The programs/activities recommended for CBDG funding scored the highest based on meeting a high or medium Consolidated Plan Priority, meeting the current needs of low- and moderate -income residents in our community, and having clear and attainable goals and objectives. The Annual Plan contains funding recommendations, service goals, and a description of the programs and activities to be undertaken in the coming year. All recommended programs and activities are eligible under CDBG regulations, meet a Con Plan priority, and were identified as needs through the annual needs assessment process. The specific recommended funding is shown in the attached Recommended Fiscal Year 2013-2014 CDBG Funding Allocations. ALTERNATIVE ACTIONS Other actions as directed by the City Council. FISCAL IMPACT The adoption of the City's budget on June 25, 2013 appropriated $671,029, which included $90,000 from 2012-2013 CDBG allocated funds. Approval of the recommended action will increase the CDBG budget to $1,187,180. The 2013-2014 CDBG budget will not impact the General Fund. All programs recommended for funding will utilize CDBG funds provided by HUD. ATTACHMENTS Attachment A - Recommended Fiscal Year 2013-2014 CDBG Funding Allocations Attachment B - Fiscal Year 2012-2013 CDBG Budget Appropriations Revised Attachment C - 2013-2014 Community Needs Assessment Results Draft 2013-2014 Annual Action Plan - Available in the City Clerk's Reading File IN CITY OF SANTA CLARITA 2013-2014 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN pp O - Z=01767= HUD 2013-2014 Entitlement Prior Year Unallocated Total Available Funding FUNDING PROGRAMS AND Administration (Max 20% of Entitlement Allocation) Personnel / Administration Fair Housing Council Public Services (Max 15% of Entitlement Allocation $1,157,956 $29,231 $1,187,187 $210,000 $20,000 TOTAL ADMINISTRATION $230,000 Community Access Services Program (Senior Center) $40,080 Affordable Housing Program (Bridge To Home) $30,000 Homeless Case Management and Lifeskills (Bridge To Home) $30,000 Early Childhood Services/Mental Health Counseling (C&F Center) $18,000 Battered Women Case Management (Domestic Violence Center) $11,080 STEM Immersion Program (SCV YMCA) $10,648 Project Special Children of the Valley (Carousel Ranch) $9,945 Youth Sports Program (City) $15,000 Property Rehabilitation Program (City) $5,000 TOTAL PUBLIC SERVICES $169,753 Capital Section 108 Debt Service (City) $259,186 Handyworker Program (Senior Center) $200,000 Residential Rehabilitation Grant Program (City) $100,000 Residential Rehabilitation Administration (City) $32,911 Community Preservation Officer (City) $106,530 Jang Parcel Re -Use Project $85,000 Workplace and Lifeskills Training (Pleasantview Industries) $3,800 TOTAL CAPITAL PROJECTS $787,427 TOTAL AVAILABLE $1,187,187 TOTAL ALLOCATED $1,187,180 UNALLOCATED FUNDS $7 A-rrAcj4m,Et4r 0 ATTACHMENT "B" Fiscal Year 2013-2014 CDBG Budget Account Description Key Org Account Account Title Current Budget Increase Adjusted Budget CDBG ADMINISTRATION 13311 5001.001 REGULAR EMPLOYEES $ 153,104 $ 17,494 $ 170,598 CDBG ADMINISTRATION 13311 5011.001 HEALTH & WELFARE 27,186 27,186 CDBG ADMINISTRATION 13311 5011.002 LIFE INSURANCE 321 321 CDBG ADMINISTRATION 13311 5011.003 LONG-TERM DISABILITY INS 980 980 CDBG ADMINISTRATION 13311 5011.004 MEDICARE 2,817 2,817 CDBG ADMINISTRATION 13311 5011.005 WORKERS' COMPENSATION 2,621 2,621 CDBG ADMINISTRATION 13311 5011.006 PERS 28,194 28,194 CDBG ADMINISTRATION 13311 5011.007 DEFERRED COMPENSATION 1,682 1,682 CDBG ADMINISTRATION 13311 5011.011 EAP 66 - 66 CDBG ADMINISTRATION 13311 5101.003 OFFICE SUPPLIES 417 417 CDBG ADMINISTRATION 13311 5101.004 PRINTING 835. 835 CDBG ADMINISTRATION 13311 5101.005 POSTAGE 334 334 CDBG ADMINISTRATION 13311 5111.001 SPECIAL SUPPLIES 835 835 CDBG ADMINISTRATION 13311 5131.003 TELEPHONE UTILITY 180 180 CDBG ADMINISTRATION 13311 5161.001 CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 2,171 2,171 CDBG ADMINISTRATION 13311 5161.002 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 835 - 835 CDBG ADMINISTRATION 13311 5161.004 ADVERTISING 835 835 CDBG ADMINISTRATION 13311 5191.001 TRAVEL & TRAINING 1,670 1,670 CDBG ADMINISTRATION 13311 5191.004 AUTO ALLOW & MILEAGE 334 334 CDBG ADMINISTRATION 13311 5301.001 PRINCIPAL 230,000 - 230,000 CDBG ADMINISTRATION 13311 5301.002 INTEREST 29,186 29,186 HANDYWORKER 13312 5161.001 CONTRACTUAL SERVICES - 200,000 200,000 SENIOR CENTER 13314 5161.001 CONTRACTUALSERVICES - 40,080 40,080 CHILD & FAMILY CENTER PROGRAM 13315 5161.001 CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 18,000 18,000 CAROUSEL RANCH 13317 5161.001 CONTRACTUAL SERVICES - 9,945 9,945 HOUSING REHAB PROGRAM 13320 5161.001 CONTRACTUAL SERVICES - 100,000 100,000 FAIR HOUSING 13323 5161.001 CONTRACTUAL SERVICES - 20,000 20,000 CODE ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM 13325 5001.001 REGULAR EMPLOYEES 59,927 10,104 70,031 CODE ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM 13325 5001.006 CERTIFICATE PAY 171 171 CODE ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM 13325 5004.002 VACATION PAYOUT 2,912 2,912 CODE ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM 13325 5006.001 SICK LEAVE PAYOUT 1,695 1,695 CODE ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM 13325 5011.001 HEALTH&WELFARE 12,199 12,199 CODE ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM 13325 5011.002 LIFE INSURANCE 126 126 CODE ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM 13325 5011.003 LONG-TERM DISABILITY INS 384 384 CODE ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM 13325 5011.004 MEDICARE 1,184 1,184 CODE ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM 13325 5011.005 WORKERS'COMPENSATION 5,554 5,554 CODE ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM 13325 5011.006 PERS 12,244 12,244 CODE ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM 13325 5011.011 EAP 30 30 CODE ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM 13325 5161.001 CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 5,000 5,000 BRIDGE TO HOME (AFFORDABLE HOUSING) 13334 5161.001 CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 30,000 30,000 YOUTH SPORTS PROGRAM 13335 5361.001 CONTRACTUAL SERVICES .15,000 15,000 BUSINESS INCUBATOR 13336 5161.001 CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 90,000 - 90,000 BRIDGE TO HOME (HOMELESS SERVICES] 13337 5161.001 CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 30,000 30,000 YMCA STEM PROGRAM 13338 5161.001 CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 10,648 10,648 DOMESTIC VIOLENCE CENTER 13339 5161.001 CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 11,080 11,080 JANG PARCEL RE -USE PROJECT 13340 5161.001 CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 85,000 85,000 PLEASANTVIEW INDUSTRIES 13341 5161.001 CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 3,800 3,800 TOTAL $ 671,029 $ 606,151 $ 1,277,180 -Funds continued from FY2012-13 I A:rr"^tt, r L 2013-14 Community Needs Assessment Results CONSOIDATED PLAN PRIORITY Affordable Housing (High Priority) 0 Affordable Rental Housing • Owner -Occupied Housing Rehabilitation • Permanent Shelter • Eviction Prevention • Rent Assistance with Case Management Infrastructure Improvements 0 Sidewalk Improvements (High Priority) • Bus Stop Shelter Improvements • Community Centers • Senior Centers Supportive Human Services 0 Food and Nutrition Services (Medium Priority) • After -School Programs • Healthcare Services • Youth Sports Programs • Case Management/Life Skills Training Economic Development 0 Vocational Training Programs (Medium Priority) • Job Readiness Training/Job Coaching • On -the -Job Training Programs • Job Search Assistance with Case Management S:cd/9rants/hud/consolid/2013-2014/outreachandfundingprocess/FY2013-14 Needs Assessment Results l 2013-2014 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN For Submittal to the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development CDBG City of Santa Clarita QtMEN70� Community Development Department a�`� ti00 23920 Valencia Boulevard, Suite 300 * * o Santa Clarita, CA 91355 zo GINN DENE%pe Table of Contents Application for Federal Assistance SF -424 and Certifications Narrative Responses Page General.......................................................................................... 1 ExecutiveSummary.......................................................................... 1 General Questions............................................................................ 3 Managing the Process....................................................................... 5 Citizen Participation.......................................................................... 6 Institutional Structure....................................................................... 9 Monitoring......................................................................................10 Lead-based Paint.............................................................................11 Housing....................................................................................... 12 Specific Housing Objectives..............................................................12 Needs of Public Housing...................................................................15 Barriers to Affordable Housing...........................................................16 Home/American Dream Down Payment Initiative (ADDI)......................17 Homeless..................................................................................... 18 Specific Homeless Prevention Elements..............................................18 Emergency Shelter Grants(ESG).......................................................22 CommunityDevelopment............................................................ 22 Community Development.................................................................22 AntipovertyStrategy........................................................................27 Non -Homeless Special Needs Housing ......................................... 28 Non -Homeless Special Needs............................................................28 Housing Opportunities for People with AIDS........................................30 Specific HOPWA Objectives...............................................................31 OtherNarrative........................................................................... 31 Fostering and Maintaining Affordable Housing.....................................31 WorstCase Needs...........................................................................33 Obstacles to Fair Housing.................................................................33 Affirmative Marketing.......................................................................33 Leveraging Resources......................................................................33 Substantial Amendments..................................................................34 Program Specific Requirements (CDBG).............................................34 Table 3C's Consolidated Plan Listing of Proposed Projects (1-20) Tables Table 1: City of Santa Clarita Proposed 2013-2014 CDBG Projects.......... 2 HUD 2A Priority Needs Summary [Housing]........................................13 HUD 1C Summary of Specific Homeless/Special Needs ......................... 20 HUD 2B Priority Community Development Needs.................................23 Appendices A. Recommended Fiscal Year 2013-2014 CDBG Funding Allocations B. City of Santa Clarita CDBG Citizen Participation Plan C. Priority Needs Results and Community Needs Assessment Survey D. Proof of Publications and Citizen Participation E. City Council Agenda Report F. Lead -Based Paint Informational Brochures G. Impediments to Fair Housing Choice Maps (Figure 1 and Figure 7 of the 2009-2013 Consolidated Plan) Low- to Moderate -Income Designated Areas (Figure 1) Geographic Distribution of Funds for Area -Wide Projects Fiscal Year 2012-2013 (Figure 7) OMB Number 4040.0004 mimfinn nura mdlnmq Application for Federal Assistance SF -424 Version 02 *1. Type of Submission *2. Type of Application *If Revision, select appropriate letter(s): ❑ Preapplication New ❑ Application ❑ Continuation * Other (Specify) Changed/Corrected Application Revision *3. Date Received: 4. Application Identifier: July 9, 2013 B -13 -MC -06-0576 5a. Federal Entity Identifier: *5b. Federal Award Identifier: State Use Only: 6. Date Received by State: 7. State Application Identifier: S. APPLICANT INFORMATION: * a. Legal Name: City of Santa Clarita * b. Employer/Taxpayer Identification Number (EIN/TIN): *c. Organizational DUNS: 95-4133918 19-238-5573 d. Address: *Streetl: 23920 Valencia Boulevard Street 2: Suite 300 *City: Santa Clarita County: Los Anoeles *State: t,A Province: Country: USA *Zip/ Postal Code: 91355 e. Organizational Unit: Department Name: Division Name: Community Development Community Preservation E Name and contact information of person to be contacted on matters involving this application: Prefix: MS. First Name: Armin6 Mid le N a ne: *Last Name: Chaparvan Suffix: Title: Community Preservation Manager Organizational Affiliation: *Telephone Number: 661.286.4195 Fax Number: 661.286.4007 *Email: achy a an santa-clarity OMB Number: 4040-0004 c,...:.ee,.- ne.-. 01!31!2012 Application for Federal Assistance SF -424 version 02 9. Type of Applicant 1: Select Applicant Type: C. City or Township Government Type of Applicant 2: Select Applicant Type: - Select One - Type of Applicant 3: Select Applicant Type: - Select One - *Other (specify): *10. Name of Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) 11. Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Number: 14-218 CFDA Title: Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) * 12. Funding Opportunity Number: *Title: 13. Competition Identification Number: Title: 14. Areas Affected by Project (Cities, Counties, States, etc.): City of Santa Clarita * 15. Descriptive Title of Applicant's Project: Annual Action Plan for fiscal year 2013-2014 for the City's CDBG Program consisting of the provision of public services, community development, code enforcement, public improvements, and other related projects. Attach supporting documents asspecified in agency instructions. OMB Number: 4040-0004 E.Viration Date: 04/31/2012 Application for Federal Assistance SF -424 Version 02 16. Congressional Districts Of: *a. Applicant 38th *b. Program/Project: 38th Attach an additional list of Program/Project Congressional Districts if needed. 17. Proposed Project: *a. Start Date: July 1, 2013 *b. End Date: June 30, 2014 18. Estimated FundiD $ : *a. Federal $1,157,956.00 *b. Applicant *c. State *d. Local *e. Other $29,231.00 *f. Program Income *g. TOTAL $1,187,187.00 *19. Is Application Subject to Review By State Under Executive Order 12372 Process? ❑ a. This application was made available to the State under the Executive Order 12372 Process for review on ❑ b. Program is subject to E.O. 12372 but has not been selected by the State for review. Q c. Program is not covered by E.O. 12372 *20. Is the Applicant Delinquent On Any Federal Debt? (If "Yes", provide explanation.) ❑ Yes Q No I. *By signing this application, I certify (1) to the statements contained in the list of certifications** and (2) that the statements herein are true, complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge. 1 also provide the required assurances* * and agree to comply with any resulting terms if I accept an award. 1 am aware that any false, fictitious, or fraudulent statements or claims may subject me to criminal, civil, or administrative penalties. (U.S. Code, Title 218, Section 1001) ❑V **I AGREE ** The list of certifications and assurances, or an intemet site where you may obtain this list, is contained in the announcement or agency specific instructions. Authorized Representative: Prefix: Mr. *First Name: Kenneth Middle N ane: W, *Last Name: Striplln Suffix: *Title: City Manager *Telephone Number: 661.259.2489 Fax Number: 661.259.8125 *Email: kstriplin(ZD_santa-clarita.com *Signature of Authorized Representative: Date Signed: Q,-k0E N T O' *�p CPMP Non -State Grantee Certifications D� Many elements of this document may be completed electronically, however a signature must be manually applied and the document must be submitted in paper form to the Field Office. ❑ This certiflcation does not apply. ® This certification is applicable. NON -STATE GOVERNMENT CERTIFICATIONS In accordance with the applicable statutes and the regulations governing the consolidated plan regulations, the jurisdiction certifies that: Affirmatively Further Fair Housing -- The jurisdiction will affirmatively further fair housing, which means it will conduct an analysis of impediments to fair housing choice within the jurisdiction, take appropriate actions to overcome the effects of any impediments identified through that analysis, and maintain records reflecting that analysis and actions in this regard. Anti -displacement and Relocation Plan -- It will comply with the acquisition and relocation requirements of the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970, as amended, and Implementing regulations at 49 CFR 24; and it has in effect and is following a residential antidisplacement and relocation assistance plan required under section 104(d) of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended, in connection with any activity assisted with funding under the CDBG or HOME programs. Drug Free Workplace -- It will or will continue to provide a drug-free workplace by: 1. Publishing a statement notifying employees that the unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensing, possession, or use of a controlled substance is prohibited in the grantee's workplace and specifying the actions that will be taken against employees for violation of such prohibition; 2. Establishing an ongoing drug-free awareness program to inform employees about - a. The dangers of drug abuse in the workplace; b. The grantee's policy of maintaining a drug-free workplace; c. Any available drug counseling, rehabilitation, and employee assistance programs; and d. The penalties that may be imposed upon employees for drug abuse violations occurring in the workplace; 3. Making it a requirement that each employee to be engaged in the performance of the grant be given a copy of the statement required by paragraph 1; 4. Notifying the employee in the statement required by paragraph 1 that, as a condition of employment under the grant, the employee will - a. Abide by the terms of the statement; and b. Notify the employer in writing of his or her conviction for a violation of a criminal drug statute occurring in the workplace no later than five calendar days after such conviction; S. Notifying the agency in writing, within ten calendar days after receiving notice under subparagraph 4(b) from an employee or otherwise receiving actual notice of such conviction. Employers of convicted employees must provide notice, including position title, to every grant officer or other designee on whose grant activity the convicted employee was working, unless the Federal agency has designated a central point for the receipt of such notices. Notice shall include the identification number(s) of each affected grant; 6. Taking one of the following actions, within 30 calendar days of receiving notice under subparagraph 4(b), with respect to any employee who is so convicted - a. Taking appropriate personnel action against such an employee, up to and including termination, consistent with the requirements of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended; or b. Requiring such employee to participate satisfactorily in a drug abuse assistance or rehabilitation program approved for such purposes by a Federal, State, or local health, law enforcement, or other appropriate agency; 7. Making a good faith effort to continue to maintain a drug-free workplace through implementation of paragraphs 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6. CPMP Non -State Grantee Certifications 1 Version 2.0 Santa Clarita Anti -Lobbying -- To the best of the jurisdiction's knowledge and belief: 8. No Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid, by or on behalf of it, to any person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any agency, a Member of Congress, an officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a Member of Congress in connection with the awarding of any Federal contract, the making of any Federal grant, the making of any Federal loan, the entering into of any cooperative agreement, and the extension, continuation, renewal, amendment, or modification of any Federal contract, grant, loan, or cooperative agreement; 9. If any funds other than Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid to any person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any agency, a Member of Congress, an officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a Member of Congress in connection with this Federal contract, grant, loan, or cooperative agreement, It will complete and submit Standard Form -LLL, "Disclosure Form to Report Lobbying," in accordance with its instructions; and 10. It will require that the language of paragraph 1 and 2 of this anti -lobbying certification be included in the award documents for all subawards at all tiers (including subcontracts, subgrants, and contracts under grants, loans, and cooperative agreements) and that all subrecipients shall certify and disclose accordingly. Authority of 3urisdiction -- The consolidated plan is authorized under State and local law (as applicable) and the jurisdiction possesses the legal authority to carry out the programs for which it is seeking funding, in accordance with applicable HUD regulations. Consistency with plan -- The housing activities to be undertaken with CDBG, HOME, ESG, and HOPWA funds are consistent with the strategic plan. Section 3 -- It will comply with section 3 of the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968, and implementing regulations at 24 CFR Part 135. Signature/Authorized Official Mr. Kenneth W. Stri lin Name City Manager Title 23920 Valencia Blvd., Suite 300 Address Santa Clarita CA 91355 City/State/Zip 661.255.2489 Telephone Number Date CPMP Non -State Grantee Certifications 2 Version 2.0 Santa Clarita ❑ This certification does not apply. ® This certification is applicable. Specific CDBG Certifications The Entitlement Community certifies that: Citizen Participation -- It is in full compliance and following a detailed citizen participation plan that satisfies the requirements of 24 CFR 91.105. Community Development Plan -- Its consolidated housing and community development plan identifies community development and housing needs and specifies both short-term and long-term community development objectives that provide decent housing, expand economic opportunities primarily for persons of low and moderate income. (See CFR 24 570.2 and CFR 24 part 570) Following a Plan -- It is following a current consolidated plan (or Comprehensive Housing Affordability Strategy) that has been approved by HUD. Use of Funds -- It has complied with the following criteria: 11. Maximum Feasible Priority - With respect to activities expected to be assisted with CDBG funds, it certifies that it has developed its Action Plan so as to give maximum feasible priority to activities which benefit low and moderate income families or aid in the prevention or elimination of slums or blight. The Action Plan may also include activities which the grantee certifies are designed to meet other community development needs having a particular urgency because existing conditions pose a serious and immediate threat to the health or welfare of the community, and other financial resources are not available); 12. Overall Benefit - The aggregate use of CDBG funds including section 108 guaranteed loans during program year(s) 2912 2, 2_, (a period specified by the grantee consisting of one, two, or three specific consecutive program years), shall principally benefit persons of low and moderate income in a manner that ensures that at least 70 percent of the amount is expended for activities that benefit such persons during the designated period; 13. Special Assessments - It will not attempt to recover any capital costs of public improvements assisted with CDBG funds including Section 108 loan guaranteed funds by assessing any amount against properties owned and occupied by persons of low and moderate income, Including any fee charged or assessment made as a condition of obtaining access to such public improvements. However, if CDBG funds are used to pay the proportion of a fee or assessment that relates to the capital costs of public improvements (assisted in part with CDBG funds) financed from other revenue sources, an assessment or charge may be made against the property with respect to the public improvements financed by a source other than CDBG funds. The jurisdiction will not attempt to recover any capital costs of public improvements assisted with CDBG funds, including Section 108, unless CDBG funds are used to pay the proportion of fee or assessment attributable to the capital costs of public improvements financed from other revenue sources. In this case, an assessment or charge may be made against the property with respect to the public Improvements financed by a source other than CDBG funds. Also, in the case of properties owned and occupied by moderate -income (not low-income) families, an assessment or charge may be made against the property for public improvements financed by a source other than CDBG funds if the jurisdiction certifies that it lacks CDBG funds to cover the assessment. Excessive Force -- it has adopted and is enforcing: 14. A policy prohibiting the use of excessive force by law enforcement agencies within its jurisdiction against any Individuals engaged in non-violent civil rights demonstrations; and 15. A policy of enforcing applicable State and local laws against physically barring entrance to or exit from a facility or location which is the subject of such non-violent civil rights demonstrations within its jurisdiction; CPMP Non -State Grantee Certifications 3 Version 2.0 Santa Clarita Compliance With Anti -discrimination laws -- The grant will be conducted and administered in conformity with title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 USC 2000d), the Fair Housing Act (42 USC 3601-3619), and implementing regulations. Lead -Based Paint -- Its activities concerning lead-based paint will comply with the requirements of part 35, subparts A, B, 1, K and R, of title 24; Compliance with Laws -- It will comply with applicable laws. Signature/Authorized Official Mr. Kenneth W. Stri lin Name Lcity manager Title 23920 Valencia Blvd., Suite 300 Address Santa Clarita CA 91355 City/State/Zip 66.255.2489 Telephone Number Date CPMP Non -State Grantee Certifications 4 Version 2.0 Santa Clarita ® This celrtincation does not apply. ❑ This calrNflcatlon is applicable. OPTIONAL CERTIFICATION CDBG Submit the following certification only when one or more of the activities in the action plan are designed to meet other community development needs having particular urgency as specified in 24 CFR 570.208(c): The grantee hereby certifies that the Annual Plan includes one or more specifically identified CDBG-assisted activities, which are designed to meet other community development needs having a particular urgency because existing conditions pose a serious and immediate threat to the health or welfare of the community and other financial resources are not available to meet such needs. Signature/Authorized Official Name Title Address City/State/Zip Telephone Number Date CPMP Non -State Grantee Certifications 5 Version 2.0 Santa Clarita ® This certification does not apply. ❑ This certification is applicable. Specific HOME Certifications The HOME participating jurisdiction certifies that: Tenant Based Rental Assistance -- If the participating jurisdiction intends to provide tenant -based rental assistance: The use of HOME funds for tenant -based rental assistance is an essential element of the participating jurisdiction's consolidated plan for expanding the supply, affordability, and availability of decent, safe, sanitary, and affordable housing. Eligible Activities and Costs -- it is using and will use HOME funds for eligible activities and costs, as described in 24 CFR § 92.205 through 92.209 and that it is not using and will not use HOME funds for prohibited activities, as described in § 92.214. Appropriate Financial Assistance -- before committing any funds to a project, it will evaluate the project in accordance with the guidelines that It adopts for this purpose and will not invest any more HOME funds in combination with other Federal assistance than is necessary to provide affordable housing; I Signature/Authorized Official Date Name Title Address City/State/Zip Telephone Number CPMP Non -State Grantee Certifications 6 Version 2.0 Santa Clarita This CartUkOftrl dl+as tmWaj"► This car Hftcation b a _ bile. HOPWA Certifications The HOPWA grantee certifies that Activities -- Activities funded under the program will meet urgent needs that are not being met by available public and private sources. Building -- Any building or structure assisted under that program shall be operated for the purpose specified in the plan: 1. For at least 10 years in the case of assistance involving new construction, substantial rehabilitation, or acquisition of a facility, 2. For at least 3 years in the case of assistance involving non -substantial rehabilitation or repair of a building or structure. I Signature/Authorized Official Date Name Title Address City/State/Zip Telephone Number CPMP Non -State Grantee Certifications 7 Version 2.0 Santa Clarita This c rdit dm dols mot.apptx. N This mMfleWm Is applicsiW ESG Certifications I, , Chief Executive Officer of , certify that the local government will ensure the provision of the matching supplemental funds required by the regulation at 24 CFR 576.51. 1 have attached to this certification a description of the sources and amounts of such supplemental funds. I further certify that the local government will comply with: 1. The requirements of 24 CFR 576.53 concerning the continued use of buildings for which Emergency Shelter Grants are used for rehabilitation or conversion of buildings for use as emergency shelters for the homeless; or when funds are used solely for operating costs or essential services. 2. The building standards requirement of 24 CFR 576.55. 3. The requirements of 24 CFR 576.56, concerning assurances on services and other assistance to the homeless. 4. The requirements of 24 CFR 576.57, other appropriate provisions of 24 CFR Part 576, and other applicable federal laws concerning nondiscrimination and equal opportunity. 5. The requirements of 24 CFR 576.59(b) concerning the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970. 6. The requirement of 24 CFR 576.59 concerning minimizing the displacement of persons as a result of a project assisted with these funds. 7. The requirements of 24 CFR Part 24 concerning the Drug Free Workplace Act of 1988. 8. The requirements of 24 CFR 576.56(a) and 576.65(b) that grantees develop and implement procedures to ensure the confidentiality of records pertaining to any individual provided family violence prevention or treatment services under any project assisted with ESG funds and that the address or location of any family violence shelter project will not be made public, except with written authorization of the person or persons responsible for the operation of such shelter. 9. The requirement that recipients involve themselves, to the maximum extent practicable and where appropriate, homeless individuals and families in policymaking, renovating, maintaining, and operating facilities assisted under the ESG program, and in providing services for occupants of these facilities as provided by 24 CFR 76.56. 10. The requirements of 24 CFR 576.57(e) dealing with the provisions of, and regulations and procedures applicable with respect to the environmental review responsibilities under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 and related CPMP Non -State Grantee Certifications 8 Version 2.0 Santa Clarita authorities as specified in 24 CFR Part 58. 11. The requirements of 24 CFR 576.21(a)(4) providing that the funding of homeless prevention activities for families that have received eviction notices or notices of termination of utility services will meet the requirements that: (A) the inability of the family to make the required payments must be the result of a sudden reduction in income; (B) the assistance must be necessary to avoid eviction of the family or termination of the services to the family; (C) there must be a reasonable prospect that the family will be able to resume payments within a reasonable period of time; and (D) the assistance must not supplant funding for preexisting homeless prevention activities from any other source. 12. The new requirement of the McKinney-Vento Act (42 USC 11362) to develop and implement, to the maximum extent practicable and where appropriate, policies and protocols for the discharge of persons from publicly funded institutions or systems of care (such as health care facilities, foster care or other youth facilities, or correction programs and institutions) in order to prevent such discharge from immediately resulting in homelessness for such persons. I further understand that state and local governments are primarily responsible for the care of these individuals, and that ESG funds are not to be used to assist such persons in place of state and local resources. 13. HUD's standards for participation in a local Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) and the collection and reporting of client -level information. I further certify that the submission of a completed and approved Consolidated Plan with its certifications, which act as the application for an Emergency Shelter Grant, is authorized under state and/or local law, and that the local government possesses legal authority to carry out grant activities in accordance with the applicable laws and regulations of the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Signature/Authorized Official Name Title Address City/State/Zip Telephone Number Date CPMP Non -State Grantee Certifications 9 Version 2.0 Santa Clarita ❑ This certification does not apply. ® This certification is appikable. APPENDIX TO CERTIFICATIONS Instructions Concerning Lobbying and Drug -Free Workplace Requirements Lobbying Certification This certification is a material representation of fact upon which reliance was placed when this transaction was made or entered into. Submission of this certification is a prerequisite for making or entering into this transaction imposed by section 1352, title 31, U.S. Code. Any person who fails to file the required certification shall be subject to a civil penalty of not less than $10,000 and not more than $100,000 for each such failure. Drug -Free Workplace Certification 1. By signing and/or submitting this application or grant agreement, the grantee is providing the certification. 2. The certification is a material representation of fact upon which reliance is placed when the agency awards the grant. If it is later determined that the grantee knowingly rendered a false certification, or otherwise violates the requirements of the Drug -Free Workplace Act, HUD, in addition to any other remedies available to the Federal Government, may take action authorized under the Drug -Free Workplace Act. 3. Workplaces under grants, for grantees other than individuals, need not be identified on the certification. If known, they may be identified in the grant application. If the grantee does not identify the workplaces at the time of application, or upon award, if there is no application, the grantee must keep the identity of the workplace(s) on file in its office and make the information available for Federal inspection. Failure to identify all known workplaces constitutes a violation of the grantee's drug-free workplace requirements. 4. Workplace identifications must include the actual address of buildings (or parts of buildings) or other sites where work under the grant takes place. Categorical descriptions may be used (e.g., all vehicles of a mass transit authority or State highway department while in operation, State employees in each local unemployment office, performers in concert halls or radio stations). 5. If the workplace identified to the agency changes during the performance of the grant, the grantee shall inform the agency of the change(s), if it previously identified the workplaces in question (see paragraph three). 6. The grantee may insert in the space provided below the site(s) for the performance of work done in connection with the specific grant: Place of Performance (Street address, city, county, state, zip code) Check if there are workplaces on file that are not identified here. The certification with regard to the drug-free workplace is required by 24 CFR part 21. Place Name Street city County Sate Zi City of Santa Clarita, City Hall 23920 Valencia Santa Clarita Los Angeles CA 91355 Blvd., Suite 300 The Domestic Violence Center P.O. Box 220037 Santa Clarita Los Angeles CA 91321 of Santa Clarita Santa Clarita Community 24405 Chestnut Santa Clarita Los Angeles CA 91321 Development Corporation, Place, Suite 101 DBA Bridge To Home Carousel Ranch, Inc. 34289 Agua Dulce Los Angeles CA 91390 Rockin horse Road Child and Family Center 21545 Centre Santa Clarita Los Angeles CA 91350 Pointe Parkway Fair Housing Council of the San 14621 Titus Street, Panorama City Los Angeles CA 91402 Fernando Valley Suite 100 Pleasantview Industries 27921 Urbandale Santa Clarita Los Angeles CA 91350 Avenue Santa Clarita Valley Committee 22900 Market Santa Clarita Los Angeles CA 91321 on Aging Street Santa Clarita Valley Family 26147 McBean Santa Clarita Los Angeles CA 91355 YMCA Parkway CPMP Non -State Grantee Certifications 10 Version 2.0 Santa Clarita Definitions of terms in the Nonprocurement Suspension and Debarment common rule and Drug -Free Workplace common rule apply to this certification. Grantees' attention is called, in particular, to the following definitions from these rules: "Controlled substance" means a controlled substance in Schedules I through V of the Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C. 812) and as further defined by regulation (21 CFR 1308.11 through 1308.15); "Conviction" means a finding of guilt (including a plea of nolo contendere) or Imposition of sentence, or both, by any judicial body charged with the responsibility to determine violations of the Federal or State criminal drug statutes; "Criminal drug statute" means a Federal or non -Federal criminal statute involving the manufacture, distribution, dispensing, use, or possession of any controlled substance; "Employee" means the employee of a grantee directly engaged in the performance of work under a grant, including: a. All "direct charge" employees; b. all "indirect charge" employees unless their impact or involvement is insignificant to the performance of the grant; and c. temporary personnel and consultants who are directly engaged in the performance of work under the grant and who are on the grantee's payroll. This definition does not include workers not on the payroll of the grantee (e.g., volunteers, even if used to meet a matching requirement; consultants or independent contractors not on the grantee's payroll; or employees of subrecipients or subcontractors in covered workplaces). Note that by signing these certifications, certain documents must be completed, in use, and on file for verification. These documents include: 1. Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing 2. Citizen Participation Plan 3. Anti -displacement and Relocation Plan Signature/Authorized Official Mr. Kenneth W. Stri lin Name City Manager Title 23920 Valencia Blvd., Suite 300 Address Santa Clarita CA 91355 City/State/Zip 661.255.2489 Telephone Number Date CPMP Non -State Grantee Certifications 11 Version 2.0 PF,J At N r c.,,y *�II�II *`c CPMP State Grantee Certifications Ae4N DEVF�QCP Many elements of this document may be completed electronically, however a signature must be manually applied and the document must be submitted in paper form to the Field Office. ® This certification does not apply. ❑ This certification is applicable. See signature on the last page. STATE CERTIFICATIONS In accordance with the applicable statutes and the regulations governing the consolidated plan regulations, the jurisdiction certifies that: Affirmatively Further Fair Housing -- The State will affirmatively further fair housing, which means it will conduct an analysis of impediments to fair housing choice within the state, take appropriate actions to overcome the effects of any impediments identified through that analysis, and maintain records reflecting that analysis and actions in this regard. Anti -displacement and Relocation Plan -- It will comply with the acquisition and relocation requirements of the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970, as amended, and implementing regulations at 49 CFR 24; and it has in effect and is following a residential antidisplacement and relocation assistance plan required under section 104(d) of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended, in connection with any activity assisted with funding under the CDBG or HOME programs. Drug Free Workplace -- It will or will continue to provide a drug-free workplace by: 1. Publishing a statement notifying employees that the unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensing, possession, or use of a controlled substance is prohibited in the grantee's workplace and specifying the actions that will be taken against employees for violation of such prohibition; 2. Establishing an ongoing drug-free awareness program to inform employees about - a. The dangers of drug abuse in the workplace; b. The grantee's policy of maintaining a drug-free workplace; c. Any available drug counseling, rehabilitation, and employee assistance programs; and d. The penalties that may be imposed upon employees for drug abuse violations occurring in the workplace; 3. Making it a requirement that each employee to be engaged in the performance of the grant be given a copy of the statement required by paragraph 1; 4. Notifying the employee in the statement required by paragraph 1 that, as a condition of employment under the grant, the employee will - a. Abide by the terms of the statement; and b. Notify the employer in writing of his or her conviction for a violation of a criminal drug statute occurring in the workplace no later than five calendar days after such conviction; 5. Notifying the agency in writing, within ten calendar days after receiving notice under subparagraph 4(b) from an employee or otherwise receiving actual notice of such conviction. Employers of convicted employees must provide notice, including position title, to every grant officer or other designee on whose grant activity the convicted employee was working, unless the Federal agency has designated a central point for the receipt of such notices. Notice shall include the identification number(s) of each affected grant; 6. Taking one of the following actions, within 30 calendar days of receiving notice under subparagraph 4(b), with respect to any employee who is so convicted - a. Taking appropriate personnel action against such an employee, up to and including termination, consistent with the requirements of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended; or b. Requiring such employee to participate satisfactorily in a drug abuse assistance or rehabilitation program approved for such purposes by a Federal, State, or local health, law enforcement, or other appropriate agency; 7. Making a good faith effort to continue to maintain a drug-free workplace through implementation of paragraphs 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6. CPMP State Grantee Certifications 1 Version 2.0 Santa Clarita Anti -Lobbying -- To the best of the state's knowledge and belief: 1. No Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid, by or on behalf of it, to any person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any agency, a Member of Congress, an officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a Member of Congress in connection with the awarding of any Federal contract, the making of any Federal grant, the making of any Federal loan, the entering into of any cooperative agreement, and the extension, continuation, renewal, amendment, or modification of any Federal contract, grant, loan, or cooperative agreement; 2. If any funds other than Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid to any person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any agency, a Member of Congress, an officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a Member of Congress in connection with this Federal contract, grant, loan, or cooperative agreement, it will complete and submit Standard Form -LLL, "Disclosure Form to Report Lobbying," in accordance with its instructions; and 3. It will require that the language of paragraph 1 and 2 of this anti -lobbying certification be included in the award documents for all subawards at all tiers (including subcontracts, subgrants, and contracts under grants, loans, and cooperative agreements) and that all subrecipients shall certify and disclose accordingly. Authority of State -- The submission of the consolidated plan is authorized under State law and the State possesses the legal authority to carry out the programs under the consolidated plan for which it is seeking funding, in accordance with applicable HUD regulations. Consistency with plan -- The housing activities to be undertaken with CDBG, HOME, ESG, and HOPWA funds are consistent with the strategic plan. Section 3 -- It will comply with section 3 of the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968, and implementing regulations at 24 CFR Part 135. Signature/Authorized Official Name Title Address City/State/Zip Telephone Number Date CPMP State Grantee Certifications 2 Version 2.0 Santa Clarita ® This certification does not apply. ❑ This certification is applicable. See signature on the last page. Specific CDBG Certifications The State certifies that: Citizen Participation -- It is in full compliance and following a detailed citizen participation plan that satisfies the requirements of 24 CFR §91.115 and each unit of general local government that receives assistance from the State is or will be following a detailed citizen participation plan that satisfies the requirements of 24 CFR §570.486. Consultation with local Governments -- It has or will comply with the following: 1. It has consulted with affected units of local government in the nonentitlement area of the State in determining the method of distribution of funding; 2. It engages in or will engage in planning for community development activities; 3. It provides or will provide technical assistance to units of local government In connection with community development programs; and 4. It will not refuse to distribute funds to any unit of general local government on the basis of the particular eligible activity selected by the unit of general local government to meet its community development needs, except that a State is not prevented from establishing priorities in distributing funding on the basis of the activities selected. Local Needs Identification -- It will require each unit of general local government to be funded to identify Its community development and housing needs, including the needs of low-income and moderate -income families, and the activities to be undertaken to meet these needs. Community Development Plan -- Its consolidated housing and community development plan identifies community development and housing needs and specifies both short-term and long-term community development objectives that have been developed in accordance with the primary objectives of Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended. (See 24 CFR 570.2 and 24 CFR part 570) Use of Funds -- It has complied with the following criteria: 1. Maximum Feasible Priority - With respect to activities expected to be assisted with CDBG funds, it certifies that it has developed its Action Plan so as to give maximum feasible priority to activities which benefit low and moderate Income families or aid in the prevention or elimination of slums or blight. The Action Plan may also include activities which the grantee certifies are designed to meet other community development needs having a particular urgency because existing conditions pose a serious and immediate threat to the health or welfare of the community, and other financial resources are not available); 2. Overall Benefit - The aggregate use of CDBG funds including section 108 guaranteed loans during program year(s) 2_, 2_, 2_, (a period specified by the grantee consisting of one, two, or three specific consecutive program years), shall principally benefit persons of low and moderate income in a manner that ensures that at least 70 percent of the amount is expended for activities that benefit such persons during the designated period; 3. Special Assessments - The state will require units of general local government that receive CDBG funds to certify to the following: It will not attempt to recover any capital costs of public improvements assisted with CDBG funds including Section 108 loan guaranteed funds by assessing any amount against properties owned and occupied by persons of low and moderate Income, including any fee charged or assessment made as a condition of obtaining access to such public improvements. However, if CDBG funds are used to pay the proportion of a fee or assessment that relates to the capital CPMP State Grantee Certifications 3 Version 2.0 Santa Clarifa costs of public improvements (assisted in part with CDBG funds) financed from other revenue sources, an assessment or charge may be made against the property with respect to the public improvements financed by a source other than CDBG funds. It will not attempt to recover any capital costs of public improvements assisted with CDBG funds, including Section 108, unless CDBG funds are used to pay the proportion of fee or assessment attributable to the capital costs of public improvements financed from other revenue sources. In this case, an assessment or charge may be made against the property with respect to the public improvements financed by a source other than CDBG funds. Also, in the case of properties owned and occupied by moderate -income (not low- income) families, an assessment or charge may be made against the property for public improvements financed by a source other than CDBG funds if the jurisdiction certifies that it lacks CDBG funds to cover the assessment. Excessive Force -- It will require units of general local government that receive CDBG funds to certify that they have adopted and are enforcing: 1. A policy prohibiting the use of excessive force by law enforcement agencies within its jurisdiction against any individuals engaged in non-violent civil rights demonstrations; and 2. A policy of enforcing applicable State and local laws against physically barring entrance to or exit from a facility or location which is the subject of such non-violent civil rights demonstrations within its jurisdiction; Compliance With Anti -discrimination laws -- The grant will be conducted and administered in conformity with title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 USC 2000d), the Fair Housing Act (42 USC 3601-3619), and implementing regulations. Compliance with Laws -- It will comply with applicable laws. Signature/Authorized Official Name Title Address City/State/Zip Telephone Number Date CPMP State Grantee Certifications 4 Version 2.0 Santa Clanta ® This certification does not apply. ❑ This certification is applicable. See signature on the last page. Specific HOME Certifications The State certifies that: Tenant Based Rental Assistance -- If it intends to provide tenant -based rental assistance: The use of HOME funds for tenant -based rental assistance is an essential element of the State's consolidated plan. Eligible Activities and Costs -- It is using and will use HOME funds for eligible activities and costs, as described in 24 CFR § 92.205 through §92.209 and that it is not using and will not use HOME funds for prohibited activities, as described in §92.214. Appropriate Financial Assistance -- Before committing any funds to a project, the State or its recipients will evaluate the project in accordance with the guidelines that it adopts for this purpose and will not invest any more HOME funds in combination with other Federal assistance than is necessary to provide affordable housing; Signature/Authorized Official Name Title Address City/State/Zip Telephone Number Date CPMP State Grantee Certifications 5 Version 2.0 Santa Clarita HOPWA Certifications The State HOPWA grantee certifies that: Activities -- Activities funded under the program will meet urgent needs that are not being met by available public and private sources. Building -- Any building or structure assisted under the program shall be operated for the purpose specified in the plan: 1. For at least 10 years in the case of any building or structure purchased, leased, rehabilitated, renovated, or converted with HOPWA assistance, 2. For at least 3 years in the case of assistance involving non -substantial rehabilitation or repair of a building or structure. Signature/Authorized Official Name Title Address City/State/Zip Telephone Number Date CPMP State Grantee Certifications 6 Version 2.0 Santa Clarita ® This certification does not apply. ❑ This certification is applicable. See signature on the last page. ESG Certifications The Emergency Shelter Grantee certifies that: 1. The requirements of 24 CFR 576.21(a)(4) which provide that the funding of homeless prevention activities for families that have received eviction notices or notices of termination of utility services meet the following standards: (A) that the inability of the family to make the required payments must be the result of a sudden reduction in income; (B) that the assistance must be necessary to avoid eviction of the family or termination of the services to the family; (C) that there must be a reasonable prospect that the family will be able to resume payments within a reasonable period of time; and (D) that the assistance must not supplant funding for preexisting homeless prevention activities from any other source. 2. The requirements of 24 CFR 576.25(b)(2) concerning the submission by nonprofit organizations applying for funding of a certification of approval of the proposed project(s) from the unit of local government in which the proposed project is located. 3. The requirements of 24 CFR 576.53 concerning the continued use of buildings for which Emergency Shelter Grant funds are used for rehabilitation or conversion of buildings for use as emergency shelters for the homeless; or when funds are used solely for operating costs or essential services, concerning the population to be served. 4. The building standards requirement of 24 CFR 576.55. 5. The requirements of 24 CFR 576.56, concerning assistance to the homeless. 6. The requirements of 24 CFR 576.57, other appropriate provisions of 24 CFR Part 576, and other applicable Federal law concerning nondiscrimination and equal opportunity. 7. The requirements of 24 CFR 576.59(b) concerning the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970. 8. The requirements of 24 CFR 576.59 concerning minimizing the displacement of persons as a result of a project assisted with these funds. 9. (9) The requirements of 24 CFR 576.56(a) and 576.65(b) that grantees develop and implement procedures to ensure the confidentiality of records pertaining to any individual provided family violence prevention or treatment services under any project assisted under the Emergency Shelter Grants Program and that the address or location of any family violence shelter project assisted with ESG funds will not be made public, except with written authorization of the person or persons responsible for the operation of the shelter. 10. The requirement of that recipients involve, to the maximum extent practicable, homeless individuals and families in constructing, renovating, maintaining, and operating facilities assisted under the ESG program, and in providing services for occupants of these facilities as provided by 24 CFR 576.56(b)(2). 11. The new requirement of the McKinney Act (42 USC 11362) to develop and Implement, to the maximum extent practicable and where appropriate, policies and protocols for the discharge of persons from publicly funded institutions or systems of care (such as health care facilities, foster care or other youth facilities, or correction programs and institutions) in order to prevent such discharge from immediately resulting in homelessness for such persons. I further understand that State and local governments are primarily responsible for the care of these individuals, and that ESG funds are not to be used to assist such persons in place of State and local resources. I certify that the State will comply with the requirements of 24 CFR Part 24 concerning the Drug Free Workplace Act CPMP State Grantee Certifications 7 Version 2.0 Santa Clarita of 1988. I certify that the State will comply with the provisions of, and regulations and procedures applicable under 24 CFR 576.57(e) with respect to the environmental review responsibilities under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 and related authorities as specified in 24 CFR Part 58 as applicable to activities of nonprofit organizations funded directly by the State. The State also agrees to assume the Department's responsibility and authority as set forth in 24 CFR 576.57(e) for acting on the environmental certifications and requests for the release of funds submitted to the State by local government recipients. I certify that the State will ensure the provision of the matching funds required by 24 CFR 576.51 and 42 USC 11375, including a description of the sources and amounts of such supplemental funds, as provided by the State, units of general local government or nonprofit organizations. I further certify that the submission of a complete and approved Consolidated Plan with its relevant certifications, which is treated as the application for an Emergency Shelter Grant, is authorized under State law, and that the State possesses legal authority to fund the carrying out of grant activities by units of general local government and nonprofit organizations in accordance with applicable laws and regulations of the Department of Housing and Urban Development. Signature/Authorized Official Name Title Address City/State/Zip Telephone Number Date CPMP State Grantee Certifications 8 Version 2.0 Santa Clarita ® This certification does not apply. ❑ This certification is applicable. See signature on the last page. APPENDIX TO CERTIFICATIONS Instructions Concerning Lobbying and Drug -Free Workplace Requirements Lobbying Certification This certification is a material representation of fact upon which reliance was placed when this transaction was made or entered into. Submission of this certification is a prerequisite for making or entering into this transaction imposed by section 1352, title 31, U.S. Code. Any person who fails to file the required certification shall be subject to a civil penalty of not less than $10,000 and not more than $100,000 for each such failure. Drug -Free Workplace Certification 1. By signing and/or submitting this application or grant agreement, the grantee is providing the certification. 2. The certification is a material representation of fact upon which reliance is placed when the agency awards the grant. If it is later determined that the grantee knowingly rendered a false certification, or otherwise violates the requirements of the Drug -Free Workplace Act, HUD, in addition to any other remedies available to the Federal Government, may take action authorized under the Drug -Free Workplace Act. 3. Workplaces under grants, for grantees other than individuals, need not be identified on the certification. If known, they may be identified in the grant application. If the grantee does not identify the workplaces at the time of application, or upon award, if there is no application, the grantee must keep the Identity of the workplace(s) on file in its office and make the information available for Federal inspection. Failure to identify all known workplaces constitutes a violation of the grantee's drug-free workplace requirements. 4. Workplace identifications must include the actual address of buildings (or parts of buildings) or other sites where work under the grant takes place. Categorical descriptions may be used (e.g., all vehicles of a mass transit authority or State highway department while in operation, State employees in each local unemployment office, performers in concert halls or radio stations). 5. If the workplace identified to the agency changes during the performance of the grant, the grantee shall Inform the agency of the change(s), if it previously identified the workplaces in question (see paragraph three). 6. The grantee may insert in the space provided below the site(s) for the performance of work done in connection with the specific grant: Place of Performance (Street address, city, county, state, zip code) Check if there are workplaces on file that are not identified here. The certification with regard to the drug-free workplace is required by 24 CFR part 21. 7. Definitions of terms in the Nonprocurement Suspension and Debarment common rule and Drug -Free Workplace common rule apply to this certification. Grantees' attention is called, in particular, to the following definitions from these rules: "Controlled substance" means a controlled substance In Schedules I through V of the Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C. 812) and as further defined by regulation (21 CFR 1308.11 through 1308.15); "Conviction" means a finding of guilt (including a plea of nolo contendere) or imposition of sentence, or both, by any judicial body charged with the responsibility to determine violations of the Federal or State criminal drug statutes; "Criminal drug statute" means a Federal or non -Federal criminal statute Involving the manufacture, distribution, dispensing, use, or possession of any controlled substance; "Employee" means the employee of a grantee directly engaged in the performance of work under a grant, CPMP State Grantee Certifications 9 Version 2.0 Santa Clarita including: i. All "direct charge" employees; ii. all "indirect charge" employees unless their impact or involvement is insignificant to the performance of the grant; and Ii. temporary personnel and consultants who are directly engaged in the performance of work under the grant and who are on the grantee's payroll. This definition does not include workers not on the payroll of the grantee (e.g., volunteers, even if used to meet a matching requirement; consultants or independent contractors not on the grantee's payroll; or employees of subrecipients or subcontractors in covered workplaces). Note that by signing these certifications, certain documents must completed, in use, and on file for verification. These documents include: 1. Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing 2. Citizen Participation Plan 3. Anti -displacement and Relocation Plan Signature/Authorized Oficial Name Title Address City/State/Zip Telephone Number Date CPMP State Grantee Certifications 10 Version 2.0 PZµE N T pF ��* IIT *sc Fifth Program Year 0&,919, Action Plan M OEV The CPMP Fifth Annual Action Plan includes the SF 424 and Narrative Responses to Action Plan questions that CDBG, HOME, HOPWA, and ESG grantees must respond to each year in order to be compliant with the Consolidated Planning Regulations. The Executive Summary narratives are optional. Narrative Responses In order to receive CDBG entitlement funds, HUD typically requires the submission of an Annual Action Plan (AAP) forty-five (45) days prior to the start of the City's fiscal year. Because allocations were not released in time to meet the May 15, 2013 requirement, HUD acknowledged the City's request to submit the AAP by June 30, 2013 and no later than August 16, 2013. Executive Summary The Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program is authorized by the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, which provides eligible entitlement communities with annual grants. The annual grants can be used to provide decent housing, suitable living environments, and expanded economic opportunities, primarily for low- and moderate - income persons. The City of Santa Clarita (City) has been receiving entitlement funds since fiscal year 1991-1992 and expects to receive approximately $1,157,956 in CDBG funds in program year 2013-2014. The City adopted its Five -Year Consolidated Plan in 2009 for 2009-2013 as required to receive federal CDBG funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The Consolidated Plan addresses the City's low- and moderate -income housing and community development needs and sets forth a strategic plan of five-year goals, specific objectives, annual goals, and benchmarks for measuring progress. This is the fifth and final Annual Action Plan for the 2009-2013 Consolidated Plan period. It describes the resources, programs, activities, and actions the City of Santa Clarita will take in the 2013-2014 fiscal year to implement the strategic plan found in the 2009-2013 Consolidated Plan. The priorities for the 2009-2013 Consolidated Plan established in consultation with residents and community groups have been prioritized as follows: High Priority • Increase, improve and maintain affordable housing for low- and moderate -income residents. • Improve and expand infrastructure that benefits low- and moderate -income neighborhoods and residents. • Administration of the City's CDBG-funded projects and activities. Fifth Program Year Action Plan 1 Version 2.0 Santa Clarita Medium Priority • Improve supportive human services for low- and moderate -income persons in the following areas of concentration service: health, housing, senior, disabled, youth, transportation, victims of domestic violence, fair housing counseling, tenant/landlord counseling, and crime awareness. • Support the economic development of the City in order to provide business and employment opportunities for low- and moderate -income residents. The City has incorporated outcome measures for activities in accordance with the Federal Register Notice dated March 7, 2006, which requires the following -Performance Measure Objectives/Outcomes to be associated with each activity: General Objective Categories Activities will meet one of the following: • Decent Housing (DH) • A Suitable Living Environment (SL) General Outcome Categories Activities will meet one of the following: • Availability/Accessibility (1) • Affordability (2) • Economic Opportunity (EO) Sustainability (3) Based on the City's Priority Needs established in the 2009-2013 Consolidated Plan, the projects to be funded along with the objectives and outcomes anticipated during fiscal year 2013-2014 are shown in Table 1 below. See Table 3C's for listings of individual projects. Also see Recommended Fiscal Year 2013-2014 CDBG Funding Allocations (Appendix A). Table 1: Santa Clarita Proposed Fis I Year 2013-2014 CDBG Projects .. m ct - -National Objective/ Objective Outcome Administration (High) CDBG Administration _NyA,�_ N A N/A $210,000 N/A Fair Housin Services N/A i_ N/A N/A $20,000 Subtotal $230,000 Affordable Housing (High) Hand worker Program LMH 1311-3 65 Housing Units $200,000 Residential Rehabilitation ^....,. LMH _ DH -3 20 Housing Units $100,000 Cit "bilitatlon pfoprams Administration LMH DH -3 N/A $32,911 150 Housing Unit Community Preservation LMA SL -3 Inspections in the $106,530 .Program (City) lower-income areas of the City Subtotal 439 441 Supportive Human Services (Medium) Comm6n*v:Acmo"Services LMC SL -1 350 People $40,080 Affordable Housing Program LMC DH -1 24 People $30,000 Homeless Case Management LMC SL -1 430 People $30,000 and Life -skills Youth Sports Program Cit LMC SL -1 75 People $15,000 STEM Immersion Program LMC SL -1 84 Youth $10,648 2 Project SCV - Equestrian LMC SL -3 11 People $9,945 Therapy for the Disabled Case Management for LMC SL -1 500 People $11,080 Battered Women Early Childhood Services and Mental Health LMC SL -1 50 Families $18,000 Counseling Fifth Program Year Action Plan 2 Version 2.0 Santa Clarita Table 1: Santa Clarita Proposed Fiscal Year 2013-2014 CDBG Projects Property Rehabilitation LMC SL -3 3 People $5,000 Grant Pro ram ci Subtotal $169,753 Infrastructure (High) Section 108- LMA SL -3 Debt Service $134,111 East Newhall 1 Public. Facility) Section 108- Scherzin er Lane LMA SL -3 Debt ". Oce 1 P 1acili $96,019 3 Section 108- `Service Boys and Girls Club LMA SL -3 Facility) $29,056 Jang Parcel Re -=,a LMA SL 1 - u 1♦Pu-' ility , $85,000 Park Open S ace Pro ect - tai $344,186 Economic Development (Medium) Pleasantview Industries 4 Workplace & Life -skills LMC_ 150-1 "110 People $3,800 Training Program Subtotal 3800 -The Property Rehabilitation Program is a housi ed program; hoW '•r, the nature of the program subjects it to the public service cap." ,.. General Questions 'A 1," 1. Describe the geograph f the furl ion (including areas of low income families and/or racial/minorft$�tonceiftt ion) In w assistance will be directed during the next year, Where appropriate, the),' risdictlon s Id estimate the percentage of funds the jurisdiction plans t0le'dicate0arget areas° ' 2. Describe the (iasis for alj lrig investments geographically within the jurisdiction (or within ,a'fer HOPWA),(91.215(a)(1)) during the next year and the rationale for ass*"the priorities. 9" 3.ibe actions that Will take place during the next year to address obstacles to ftm " underserved needs. 4. Identifya' a federal, Ite, and local resources expected to be made available to address the needs tifie t"""the plan. Federal resources should include Section 8 funds made available totTiction, Low -Income Housing Tax Credits, and competitive McKinney -Ven timeless Assistance Act funds expected to be available to address priority needs and specific objectives identified in the strategic plan. Program Year 5 Action Plan General Questions response: 1. The geographic distribution of Santa Clarita's proposed projects for fiscal year 2013- 2014 are as follows: • Housing programs funded with CDBG funds are available to low- and moderate - income persons on a city-wide basis. Fifth Program Year Action Plan 3 Version 2.0 Santa Clarita • Supportive services are available city-wide to low- and moderate -income residents and persons with special needs. • Debt Service is paid for Section 108 loan -funded public improvement projects which are located in the City's low- and moderate -income areas (See Geographic Distribution of Funds for Area -Wide Projects Fiscal Year 2013-2014 Map (Figure 7). • Fair housing services are available on a city-wide basis. • Minority Concentrations: A minority concentration is defined as a block group which is at or above the County -wide average percentage for that particular racial/ethnic group. Based on data from the 2000 Census;Santa Clarita has two racial/ethnic groups, Hispanic and Asian, which fit tht_ criterion. A Hispanic concentration is defined as any block group with greati,i than 44.6% Hispanic residents. For Asians, a block group with greater thiWz.2% Asian residents is considered concentrated. This information can beintl'IE Figure 2 of the 2009- 2013 Consolidated Plan. For fiscal year 2013-2014, the City anticipates Santa Clarita estimates allocating approximat projects that provided public infrastructure moderate -income areas. A map of the projects and geographic distribution• -IC the low/mod area national objectiye, can be fou Consolidated Plan in the maps sect ",of this Annual 2. The Priority Needs identified in the qty's 20W2013 for allocating investments geographloafly withXrp. , The established priorities are: jvvdr ng $1,157,9 jp CDBG funds. of its allocaticiR."Alip, debt service !n,ts,.within the target low- and fids, which are eligible based on as Figure 7 in the 2009-2013 on Plan. !d Plan form the basis during the next year. High Priority `,F , ", • Affordable Housing: Increase, improve, and maintain affordable housing for low- and moderate -income residents. ■ Infrastructure: Improve and expand infrastructure that benefits low- and moderate -income neighborhoods and residents. ■ Administration: Administration of the City's CDBG-funded projects and activities. Medium Priority ■; SupportiveHumanServices: Improve supportive human services for low- and moderate -income persons, n the following areas of concentration service: health, housing, senior, disabled, youth, transportation, victims of domestic violence, fair housing counseling, tenant/landlord counseling, and crime awareness. • Economic Deval6pment: Support the economic development of the City in order to provide business and employment opportunities for low- and moderate -income residents. 3. One of the greatest challenges in meeting the underserved needs of low- and moderate - income persons is having limited financial resources. The City will continue to use CDBG funding to support public service agencies that address the special needs of the underserved, including the homeless, those at risk of homelessness, youth, seniors, female -headed households, victims of domestic violence, and the disabled. The City also proactively seeks additional resources to better meet the underserved needs. 4. Federal, state, and local resources expected to be made available during the 2013-2014 program year to address the needs identified in the Consolidated Plan may include: Fifth Program Year Action Plan 4 Version 2.0 Santa Clarita Federal Community Development Block Grant Entitlement (CDBG) $1,157,956 Prior year funds (carryover/or unexpended and reallocated) $29,231 State HOME Investment Partnership Grant $700,000 State COPS/]AG Grants (Community Services) u' °$147,168 Various Grants (Community Services) Z,$72,000 Local r City General Fund $0 Former Low/Mod Housing Set -Aside,;,,;.., $0 Managing the Process Identify the lead agency, entity, and agencies re or administering programs covered by the consolidated plan. 2. Identify the significant aspects of� by which'- � Ian was developed, and the agencies, groups, organizations, an bther§'Vi t .rtici ,gapa °)n the process. 3. Describe actions that will take place dung they„tk o enhance coordination between public and private housing, he'dith, aitd social service agencies. Program Year 5 Action Plan Managing the Process response: 1. The City of Santa Clarita's Redevelopment Division recently merged and will assume the name of the Community Preservatlon Division within the Community Development Department. The Community Preservatlon Division serves as the lead agency in coordinating the Consolidated Planning and submission process for the City of Santa Claritin' "arid is responsible for administering the CDBG program. This Division is also radonsible for preparing the Annual Action Plan and Consolidated Annual Performance Evation Report (CAPER). 2. Extedt, efforts were undertaken by the City of Santa Clarita to solicit input in the development of the PlIve-Year Consolidated Plan for 2009-2013 and accompanying Annual Action Plans, The City's process for consultation and participation is described in detail under, the Citizen Participation Section of this document. Specifically, the City consulted with 448' following agencies: ■ Los Angeles Homeless Services Agency (LAHSA) ■ City of Santa Clarita Community Development Department ■ Domestic Violence Center of the Santa Clarita Valley ■ Los Angeles County Housing Authority, Section 8 ■ County of Los Angeles Health Department, Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program (CLPPP) • County of Los Angeles Health Department, HIV/AIDS Epidemiology Program ■ Fair Housing Council of the San Fernando Valley ■ Lutheran Social Services Fifth Program Year Action Plan 5 Version 2.0 Santa Clarita ■ Santa Clarita Valley Committee on Aging (Senior Center) 3. The City of Santa Clarita's Community Preservation Division (formerly Redevelopment Division) continues to manage all housing -related projects, programs, and functions. Community Preservation is structured under the Community Development Department along with the Planning Division, and most recently, the Economic Development Division. This merge allows for better communication between Divisions, and a more coordinated effort to address the issues affecting the low- and moderate -income residents of the City. It also supports the development of a clear and comprehensive affordable housing strategy that is consistently reflected in all affoNAble housing -related documents, and a coordinated economic development strategy. Actions that the City will undertake during the next yfe�p enhance coordination between public and private housing, health, and social s +fce cies include: ■ Workingwith the Los Angeles Homeless Se A en 9 g O'°(LAHSA) to provide homeless shelter and services. ■ Collaborating with Bridge To Home (fo�rly the Santa t1ta Community Development Corporation) to help site 64W,inter Shelter. • Coordination with the Los Angeles` CountyFth " ing Authority` #o provide information about Section 8 Rental Assi�eers. ■ Coordinating with the County of Los Ange�`ow ADepartment, Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program (CLPPP) to information about lead-based paint hazards. ■ Funding a contract with the fair Housing Counclroftthe San Fernando Valley to provide fair housing and landtd oinplaint 66ke and mediation services to the residents of the City of 3nta Clarita. ` ■ Following the City's adopted G", Wray',--#4'an duped in collaboration with Los Angeles County. The General PIS6 loci"tides results of the One Valley One Vision process, a joint effort of residents and businesses to create a single vision and guidelines for the futuregrowth of the Valley and the preservation of natural resources. • Working with the Valley;EConomic Alliance and San Fernando Valley Council of Governments in an effortto address shared priorities such as transportation and altwgi,w Issues, large scale planning goals, and advocacy at regional, state, and „,federal �ts. Citizen'ticipation 1. Provide a„.;$ummary of the citizen participation process. Ny: 2. Provide a sumtary,of citizen comments or views on the plan. 3. Provide a summary of efforts made to broaden public participation in the development of the consolidated plan, including outreach to minorities and non-English speaking persons, as well as persons with disabilities. 4. Provide a written explanation of comments not accepted and the reasons why these comments were not accepted. *Please note that Citizen Comments and Responses may be included as additional files within the CPMP Tool. Fifth Program Year Action Plan 6 Version 2.0 Santa Clarita Program Year 5 Action Plan Citizen Participation response: The City provides for and encourages citizens to participate in the development of the Five -Year Consolidated Plan, as well as the Annual Action Plan and the proposed use of housing and community development funds. Residents, public agencies, and other interested parties, including those most affected, are given the opportunity to receive information and review and submit comments on proposed activities. This includes the amount of assistance the City anticipates receiving, and the range of activities that may be undertaken, as well as the estimated amount that will benefit low- and moderate - income persons. A copy of the City's Citizen Participation Plan cape found in Appendix B.Al ' In an effort to fully and more comprehensively involve the pqw, in the fiscal year 2013- 2014 Annual Action Plan process, the City's actions weressfoll; • Created an on-line Community Needs Assessrrielt Survey that generated 147 responses (Appendix Q. • Held two needs assessment meetings for local non-profit organizations on November 13 and November 15, 2012 H gt,,,. Conducted a community needs asse ,, '" , ` • ty nt meeting, for the public `drt�' November 14, 2012. Applications for Funding: During, year, HUD suggested that a more,O award of CDBG funds. In response to implement a more competitive prom 2014 funding process, the following a • Notified ninety-one (91) loca grant funds, and held two (2) December 5, 2012; to ilnswer • Formed a five -member Intra - and ranked the grant proposal • Evaluated one propose4qty-c • Completed a CpgG E* T' the CDBG auft* the City's 2008-2009 program pen and objecti*k-ocess should be used for the that suggestion, staff re -designed and continues to Os for OK sub rent grants. For the 2013 -serving non-ptefift5 by mail of the availability of technical assistance meetings on December 4 and questions and distribute application packages. departmental committee which evaluated, scored, A prior to id Eligibility Determination form for all funding further consideration and scoring by the ", E ,r mmittae, the proposed program/activi fel ty was eligible, met a HUD Rational active, and addressed one of the medium or high Consolidated Plan priorities. A total gf fourteen (14) applications were received for proposed programs/activities. The progranactivities recommended for CBDG funding scored the highest based on meeting'`a high or medium Consolidated Plan Priority, addressing a HUD National Objective, meeting; ;the current needs of low- and moderate -income residents in our community, having clear and adequate goals and objectives, and serving residents of the City. Community and City Council Meetings: A community needs assessment meeting was held on November 14, 2012 at 6:00 p.m. A public notice regarding the community meeting was published in the Signal Newspaper on November 5, 2012. General outreach efforts, proof of publications for all public meetings, along with a listing of any public comments received from the community can be found in Appendix D. Fifth Program Year Action Plan 7 Version 2.0 2. Santa Clarita The Draft 2013-2014 Annual Action Plan will be considered for approval and submission to HUD by the City Council on July 9, 2013 at 6:00 p.m. The City Council Agenda Report can be found in Appendix E. Access to Meetings and Information: The City of Santa Clarita allowed adequate, timely notification of all public meetings. The community meeting notices were published in the newspaper and posted on the City's website. Publication of notices in the local newspaper described the purpose, priorities and goals of the Plan, and the availability of the Draft 2013-2014 Annual Action Plan for review and comment. Copies of the City's Draft 2013-2014 Annual Action Plan were a+ Itable for review at the Community Development Department at City Hall, located at1 �0 Valencia Boulevard, Suite 302, Santa Clarita, CA 91355, from May 24, 2013throit.June 24, 2013. City staff also ensures adequate notification of puOlt "fi amendments and performance reviews of the C 'fd+ public hearings are printed in newspapers of gen ircul the meeting date. Translation services are av,fie upon speaking residents. The Consolidated Annu Amendments to the Plans, and CAPER'Swill'avai Those affected by the Plan's implementation ands" Plans." ° at to for five years ents have access to significant ice notice of days prior to k non-English Substantial at City Hall. to the City's The City of Santa Clarita is commtdFtw,l3tinimizing cement and assisting those displaced, if any, as a result of the s a In cgs a ere other options are not available, and the displacement , low oder�te income households is unavoidable, the City will follow the nsWcatit i 'ol' t forth in Uniform Relocation and Property Acquisition ACA (Act) locate'at'CFR, par224 and the policies set forth in section 104 (d) of twHt and Comtt;;ity Development Act of 1974 as applicable. The City currently: has anti-displacerrWt plan in place, which is available upon request for public review.11 A 30 day public review pe�•v-hditi from May 24, 2013 through June 24, 2013. A public noti%,,i�as pubfi = in the Signal Newspaper on May 17, 2013, notifying the publicbility ye Draft 2013-2014 Annual Action Plan. During the 30 -day p 4 view pertotl, nommd6ity members had the opportunity to comment on the Draft 2014 Annual Action Plart document. Cod of the City's graft 2013-2014 Annual Action Plan were available in the Com $y Developrnen' Department at City Hall, located at 23920 Valencia Boulevard Santa pt a, CA f355, and on-line at www.santa clarita.com/housing/CDBG. Communityi{mbewere encouraged to submit comments during the development of the Plan, artti �iriii;--also be encouraged to submit comments on any subsequent Plan amendments peribrmance reports. Any written or verbal comments submitted during the comment period were considered, responded to, and summarized in Appendix D of this Annual Action Plan, 3. In an effort to broaden public participation in the development of the Consolidated Plan and all related documents, the City has Spanish-speaking staff members, who may be available upon request, for translation at public meetings. Reasonable accommodations for those with disabilities are also available upon request. Fifth Program Year Action Plan 8 Version 2.0 Santa Clarita For the preparation of the Draft 2013-2014 Annual Action Plan, an on-line Community Needs Assessment Survey was created and posted on the City's website for approximately six (6) weeks, generating one hundred forty seven (147) responses. See Appendix C for priority needs results. The following outreach was conducted announcing the availability of the on-line survey: • A press release was issued to KHTS, the City's HomeTown Radio Station. • An article was placed in The Santa Clarita Valley Signal, the City's local newspaper. • Current CDBG sub -recipients were notified and encouraged to share the information about the on-line survey with clients. This additional outreach effort successfully broadened publigrJ pa - icipation not only for non-English speaking residents but also for those with disj`ltles and the elderly who may have difficulty with transportation and may not be 010�t6ettend a public meeting. 4. The City responds in writing within 15 workingto written Oomments received during the comment period. The City will contig k0rto respond in th"me amount of time to future comments. Comments regardin Annual Action Plan ProCess must be made within the 30 -day public comment peri and City�s` will respond to comments within 15 working days from the date of the ,meomments regarding the Plan amendments and annual progress reports musC", a description of the objection with supporting facts and data, and the name, ad`, telephone number, and date of comment. There were no comments received; ftrefore, norte that w6}° 9not accepted by the City. Institutional Structure 1. Describe actions that will take place during the next year to develop institutional structure. Program Year 5 Action pry. tft�t,*ructure response: 1. The 5�4, Arita woft with a wide range of public and community social service ag�s to meet"k� addres�e various needs of the community. In fiscal year 2013- * City staff will bntinue to collaborate internally, as well as with local non-profit a cy groups and otter County, State, and Federal organizations. Specifid , the City W#[ use CDBG funds to provide grants to agencies which serve low - and mo e incor ,Vresidents with various different needs in the community. The following n64rof,bryanizations will receive CDBG funding in 2013-2014: • Bridge To"'Home will provide homeless case management, life -skills training and temporary rental assistance to homeless families through the Families to Home Program. • Carousel Ranch will assist disabled children and adults with equestrian therapy. • The Domestic Violence Center of Santa Clarita will serve battered women with case management. • Pleasantview Industries will provide workplace and life -skills training to disabled adults. Fifth Program Year Action Plan 9 Version 2.0 Santa Clarita The Senior Center will serve lower-income homeowners with minor necessary home repairs through the Handyworker Program, The Senior Center will assist residents over 50 years of age with comprehensive case management services. The Santa Clarita Valley Family YMCA will provide a STEM Immersion youth afterschool program. Community Services Division of the City of Santa Clarita The Community Services Division is comprised of the Arts and Events Office and the Human Services Office. The Arts and Events Office promotes, supports, and develops arts programming and regional and community events for the*efit of local citizens, while utilizing these programs to encourage economic deve! ent and tourism to the Santa Clarita Valley. The purpose of the Human Servic ce is to create a safe, healthy, and thriving community by leveraging re our aacilitating community participation. Human Services leads and promo w Ba 0' and innovative programs and services that educate, engage, enha nd empow community. The Human Services Offices also conducts an benefit grants to local non-profit organizatior7 income individuals. In addition, in 2013-201 receive $15,000 in CDBG funds to operate alternative opportunities for youth to have con! a low or no -cost to the participant. ' HandsOn Santa Clarita The City also utilizes the services of agency. Their mission is to provide tri non-profit social service onizations groups, and businessesL`tft0st meet 1 services include administrat tli E:of the wide volunteer management..0ataba volunteer programs, Mon actions 00 ity develops ents and co Program 5 Action: 1. CDBG staff out by the Ci ` p Plan and the Antival programs will receive 'al process for compe `.. community n of w h serve low- A ` y � r� aa�°moderate- ae unity Services Division will sports program that allows pereational activities available at sOn laritif (HOSC), a local non-profit I dry"tes to build the capacity of other 3'(Altltivating &nnections between volunteers, Beds of the community. HOSC programs and 5 Court Referral Program, overseeing a city- ind facilitation of corporate and non-profit tak-6place during the next year to monitor its housing and projects and ensure long-term compliance with program hensive planning requirements. n Monitoring response: is in an internal planning process to ensure that activities carried ly with HUD regulations and are consistent with the Consolidated Action Plan. All City staff working on CDBG-funded projects and on-going training and supervision by staff experienced in CDBG regulations and program administration. For CDBG-funded projects/activities, internal auditing, annual program monitoring, and project reviews are conducted by City staff to ensure consistency with the City's housing policies, General Plan, Zoning Code, and other policy and regulatory documents. Fifth Program Year Action Plan 10 Version 2.0 Santa Clarita The City places strong emphasis on establishing frequent contact with the various sub - recipients in the Santa Clarita Valley that provide CDBG-funded services to City residents. Each sub -recipient enters into a City contract which clearly defines City and HUD requirements. Reports are required from each sub -recipient monthly or quarterly, and invoices are not paid without thorough staff review of submitted reports. All CDBG sub -recipients are also subject to either a desk review or on-site monitoring visits, as determined by program staff, based on past performance. All new programs will automatically be subject to an on-site monitoring visit. On-site monitoring visits include examination of source files and back-up documents to ;ensure thoroughness, accuracy, and compliance with HUD regulations. Should any -'s ificant problems be discovered, further technical assistance is offered, and additional monitoring visits are scheduled. This more intensive monitoring is continued untd,�Ifjproblems are resolved to the City's satisfaction. On-site monitoring visits will be t''ort;n detail in the 2013- 2014 CAPER. When staff determined that on-site morYffng visf`ar•e not necessary, a desk monitoring for that program/activity will beoucted outlmiri,performance and reporting standards. Desk monitoring documenttpn will be sent G sub -recipient and a copy will be kept in the project file. Finally, the City fully complies with the U.S. Office regulations through the submittal of all required'4,'o audit requires the incorporation of the Federal fTi identifies amounts and sources "of ejl Federal f completeness, accuracy, and comOis '*rith app, necessary reconciliation of munici final, re Finance Division and auditors, to ensure that HUD is correct and complete. Any errors or Ic, system are corrected and solved by 11fp f+`s CC and Department Budget r. tagement and Budget (OMB) cluding the Single Audit. This I Assistance Schedule, which This report is reviewed for policies and regulations. Any 4r,�I"undertaken by the City's af"information transmitted to in the financial management )gram staff, Finance Division, Lead-based Paint 1. Describe,Yhe ions that Wif take place during the next year to evaluate and reduce the num be p,,,units containing lead-based paint hazards in order to increase the in of lead- Sdfe housing available to extremely low-income, low-income, and rate -income families, and how the plan for the reduction of lead-based hazards is rto the extent of lead poisoning and hazards. Progra5 Action plan Lead-based Paint response: 1. The CIt*,It s a ;treed for lead -hazard free housing and continues to work to reduce lead -bas ed,r (LBP) hazards to comply with 24 CFR Part 35. While the number of units consiiiid to contain lead-based paint is relatively low, the City will address the problem of LBP hazard by continuing to implement a program for evaluating and reducing lead hazards during repair and renovation of older housing stock. A public information campaign to warn people about the need to maintain buildings, which may contain LBP, as well as other programs to encourage home maintenance, will aid in mitigating LBP hazards in the City of Santa Clarita. Additionally, the City provides housing rehabilitation through the CDBG-funded Handyworker, Residential Rehabilitation, and Property Rehabilitation programs. The programs aid in correcting substandard conditions, which contribute to LBP hazards. Fifth Program Year Action Plan 11 Version 2.0 Santa Clarita All applicants eligible for services through the Handyworker, Residential Rehabilitation and Property Rehabilitation Grant Programs sign a Lead -Based Paint Release form certifying that they received the most updated version of the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Protect Your Family From Lead in Your Home (Appendix F). When a property built before 1978 is approved for grant -funded repairs that may disturb lead-based paint, an inspection test is ordered. When containment and/or abatement are necessary, the homeowner is required to use a contractor certified in lead -safe work practices by the state of California. The City will also encourage land -owners to correct substandard conditions to minimize LBP hazards, especially owners of units where choilien live. Due to the mean age of the City's housing, homes containing lead -ba -"d -paint are not believed to be a significant problem. However, the City will cor*, to evaluate and reduce lead-based paint hazards through the following action�d'tvities: ■ Maintaining an executed Agreement with'rtified `!ate ultant when lead- based paint testing and clearance ser are needi for grant -funded repairs. ■ Providing information to landlords, rqowi, and various propdrrmanag ement agencies regarding the dangerat,`i lead d paint anti'"appropriate mitigation strategies, as part of Y�;Ity's,: ract with the Fair Housing Council of the San Fernando Valley.. "``i' ■ Providing written information through `' n -one contact with contractors, building inspectors, codas orcement off and the general public at the City's Permit Center. Th( f�11i „bhcations m able are: o Contractors, Pain La' r: The " Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule Appli' o You' Apr 2010. o EPA - Important InfpjatiQ, o' rew Environmental Protection Agenqy,,Rles -Fines'µ nalties or contractors and Renovators) *Pleas "refer to the Hotlig.. Needs 'rein the Needs.xis workbook. 1. D#WjPe the priorities -ad specific objectives the jurisdiction hopes to achieve during the 2. Describe'fti i Feder ,,State, and local public and private sector resources that are reasonably, ctq0J6 be available will be used to address identified needs for the period cove is Action Plan. Program Year 5 Action Plan Specific Objectives response: 1. Housing Needs as identified in the City's 2009-2013 Consolidated Plan are listed in HUD Table 2A as follows: Fifth Program Year Action Plan 12 Version 2.0 Santa Clarita HUD Table 2A - Prioritv Needs Summary TahlP — Santa Clarita* PRIORITY HOUSING NEEDS households Priority Need Level Hi h Medium Low Unmet Need Goals Renter Small Related 0-30% High 434 10 31-50% Medium 375 16 51-80% High 748 16 Large Related 0-30% Medium 193 5 31-50% Medium ,r... 212 9 51-80% Medium -:''"332 9 Elderly 0-30% MediuT i". ,,.. 554 5 31-50% Me 535 10 51-800% 'm:,.433 5 All Other 0-30% Medium `.; �° 6 0 31-50% Medium 0 51-80% Medium 31 s,`°�'� 0 Owner 0-30% High... 989 '' �' �-, 218 31-50% High 1,152 172 51-80% High 2,530 184 Special Needs 0-80% High - 100 Total Goals Total 215 Goals 445 Total 215 Renter Goals 55 Total 215 Owner Goals 390 'Households with housing assistance needs in HUD Table 2A above are derived from 2000 CHAS data and are based on the number of households experiencing "any housing problem". Program goals included in this table are for: Housing Rehabilitation Programs, First -Time Homebuyer Programs, and New Construction. Section 215 Goals are affordable housing units that fulfill the criteria of Section 215 of the National Affordable Housing Act. For rental housing: a Section 215 unit occupied by a low- to moderate -income household and bears a rent that is less than the Fair Market Rent or 30 percent of the adjusted income of a family whose income does not exceed 65 percent of the area median income. For ownership housing: a Section 215 for -sale unit is one to be purchased by a low- to moderate -income household and the sale price does not exceed HUD mortgage limit. A Section 215 rehabilitated unit is one occupied by a low- to moderate -income household and has a value after rehabilitation does not exceed the HUD mortgage limit. 2. Projects/programs to be funded with CDBG funds during fiscal year 2013-2014 and their associated priorities and objectives are described below: Fair Housing Council of the San Fernando Valley - Fair Housing Program: The City's Fair Housing Program is administered through a contract with the Fair Housing Council of the San Fernando Valley. The program provides a comprehensive fair housing program that includes education, outreach, enforcement, and landlord/tenant mediation services. Five -Year Objective: N/A FY 2013-2014 Objective: N/A National Objective Benefit: N/A Geographic Distribution: Citywide Performance Measure N/A Objective/Outcome: FY 2013-2014 Allocation: $20,000 CDBG (out of the 20 -percent administration cap) Fifth Program Year Action Plan 13 Version 2.0 Santa Clarita • Santa Clarita Valley Committee on Aging (Senior Center) - Handyworker Program: Provide sustainability of decent housing by offering grants up to $2,500 in minor home repairs to low- and moderate -income homeowners. Eligible repairs may include roof repair and/or replacement, electrical/plumbing/heating/air conditioning repairs (except window units), modifications for disabled access, flooring/tile/wall repairs, repairs needed to correct municipal code violations, and exterior painting. Five -Year Objective: 375 Housing Units FY 2013-2014 Objective: 65 Housing Units National Objective Benefit: Low- and Moderat - 'ome Housing LMH Geographic Distribution: Citywide Performance Measure Objective Outcome: Decent Hou Su ability (DH -3) FY 2013-2014 Allocation: $200,000 G City - Residential Rehabilitation Grant housing for low- and moderate -income h ov for home repairs. Eligible repairs may electrical/plumbing/heating/air conditioning modifications for disabled access, flooring/tile/v municipal code violations, and �Ipr painting. Provide sustain ` ;ty of decent pffering granCO 10 to $51000 "repair and/or replacement, S (except window units), )airs, repairs needed to correct Five -Year Objective: 1 17$� Um% 20 People FY 2013-2014 Ob'ectivet °, 2Q#,(YUs is National Obliactive Benefit;, iitiv- and Moderate -Income Housing LMH Geo ra hi>C b bution: Citywide Performance M " ure Objective Outcome` Decent Housing -Sustainability (DH -3) FY 2013y2014 gJ ¢ t(9p: $fO0,000 CDBG V 7,R rty Reh#ation Grant Program: Provide sustainability of a suitable pt by, kering grants up to $1,000 for repairs that are not eligible der, the Re ptial �ilitation Grant or Handyworker Program to low- and Berate -income, meowi aks. Includes eligible repairs to walkways, driveways, Is, fences. ga , patio covers, outbuildings or detached garages, irrigation a♦,rs, and tree Uoiming. „ -Y"r Objective: 20 People ;2014 Objective: 3 People Na el Objective Benefit: Low- and Moderate -Income Clientele LMC Geographic Distribution: Ci wide Performance Measure Objective/Outcome: Suitable Living Environment -Sustainability SL -3 FY 2013-2014 Allocation: $5,000 CDBG ■ City - Rehabilitation Administration: Provide funds for the direct administration of the City's Residential and Property Rehabilitation Grant Programs. Fifth Program Year Action Plan 14 Version 2.0 Santa Clarita Five -Year Objective: N/A FY 2013-2014 Objective: N/A National Objective Benefit: Low- and Moderate -Income Housing LMH Geographic Distribution: Citywide Performance Measure Objective Outcome: Decent Housing -Sustainability (DH -3) FY 2013-2014 Allocation: $32,911 CDBG City - Community Preservation Program/Code Enforcement: Provide sustainability of a suitable living environment by funding one Community Preservation Officer's salary to provide code enforcement at-tivities within the City's low- and moderate -income areas. Five -Year Objective: 1,000 Hous' bnit�,-Q; FY 2013-2014 Objective: 150 Hou ' ' "kJnits National Objective Benefit: Low- a oderate-Incorea LMA Geographic Distribution: Cit Performance Measure Objective/Outcome: Suitatj'le Living @nvironment-inability FY 2013-2014 Allocation: $106;0,0 COG Needs of Public Housing 1. Describe the manner in which the plan of the public housing and activities it will und*take housing residents to become more involy" it homeownership. 2. If the public housing agency is;Aesignated as performing poorly, the jurisdioon shall desct financial or other assistance.Jt iliftYo3ting its during the next year. on will help address the needs of t,. {ext year to encourage public u'� iagerrht and participate in )ubled" by HUD or otherwise is the manner in which it will provide �ations to remove such designation bar 5 AO$" Plan Public Housing Strategy response: needs of pubs, housing 'in the City of Santa Clarita are typically met by the ing Authonty',ryof Los Angeles County's (HACoLA) participation in the pfehensive Groot Program (CGP) as outlined in its Five -Year Public Housing The City 5t own or operate any public housing. Orchard Arms, with 182 affordable ¢ ; is the only facility owned and operated by the County of Los Angeles that is within the City limits. Accordingly, the City has not undertaken efforts to encourage public housing residents to become owners of their public units or developed any other ownership opportunities for these residents. 2. The Housing Authority of Los Angeles County (HACoLA) has officially achieved "High Performer" status under HUD's Section 8 Management Assessment Program (SEMAP); therefore, is not designated as a "troubled" agency. Units are inspected, repaired, and maintained on a regular basis. According to HACoLA, the physical condition of its public housing stock is considered to be good. It is the goal of Fifth Program Year Action Plan 15 Version 2.0 Santa Clarita HACoLA to maintain each home, whether the unit is a single-family residence, or in an apartment complex. High Performer status will allow HACoLA to apply for additional programs and funding, allowing for an increased level of service for families in Los Angeles County. Barriers to Affordable Housing 1. Describe the actions that will take place during the next year to remove barriers to affordable housing. Program Year 5 Action Plan Barriers to Affordable H 1. One of the largest barriers to affordable housing in,it�the lack of affordable units. While all segments of the low- and mode, I come�pulation need more affordable housing, the greatest need is affo a units for `lies. The City is seeking to increase the number of affordablWil units for in several ways. The following actions will take place dtzk g the next year to reifEe barriers to affordable housing. Since 2009, the City has been diligently wor and the future development of an affordable rental housing project. Between 2 nd 2011 former Redevelopment Agency Housing Set -Aside funds"', Neighborhood , lzation Program (NSP) funds, and CDBG funds were invested,in ,A -lir W�No properties for the future development of the affordable hr:i I' ing" Althou} "-no additional CDBG funds �., have been allocated since 2010-�,1, acti A plat"e in 2011-2012 and 2012- 2013 toward the development effol Th" po' and Development Agreement (DDA) was prepay 1. 4 it was a "ed that the Developer would submit an application for t& iA* and HOF funds in early 2012. Due to the recent dissolution of, W. evelop�t Agencieg this project has been delayed. The City continues to 'Work with thdevelopers tW•-jdentify other sources of funding to move the project forwalyd, and t w#Ye, oryvard°+with the administrative requirements of AB 1x26 and AB 14B4 fY° of Completion from the California Department of A " P Fini h pf Completion will allow the City, acting as the Housing Sd k forrrt #tedevelopment Agency, to commit the former low- and iterate-incoir, Hous:. Fund bond proceeds for projects meeting the quirements of }ifornia fi 3evelooment Law. X#',' ing housing fordable by providing owner -occupied minor rehabilitation se is also an`fective way to reduce barriers to affordable housing. A number of pr't5rns whi,^rovide minor residential rehabilitation services will be funded by CDBG l' c4MM1,�� jjkar 2013 2014. The Handyworker program and the Residential Rehabilitaxrant Program target low and moderate income homeowners and provide repairs to condominiums, mobile homes, and single family homes, thus preserving the affordable housing stock. In addition, the Property Rehabilitation Grant Program will continue to serve low- and moderate -income homeowners and maintain neighborhoods by providing eligible exterior property repairs. In fiscal year 2013-2014 the Residential Rehabilitation Grant Program and the Property Rehabilitation Grant Program will continue to be managed directly by City staff, while the Handyworker program will be operated through a grant to the Santa Clarita Valley Committee on Aging. Fifth Program Year Action Plan 16 Version 2.0 Santa Clarita Manufactured homes represent a large percentage of the City's affordable housing stock. The following Ordinances and Policies will continue to be in effect in fiscal year 2013-2014 to foster and maintain this critical resource for affordable housing: o Manufactured Home Park Rent Adjustment Procedures Ordinance - Adopted in 1991, this City Ordinance protects manufactured home park residents from unreasonable rent increases and provides an appeal process. o Manufactured Home Parks - Change in Use Ordinance - Adopted in 1991, this City ordinance establishes specific requirements for compensation to mobile home park residents in the event of mobile home park closures. In addition, the City continues to follow the Housing EI 00 t of the General Plan, which is comprised of four general affordable housing a o Encouragement of affordable housing o Maintenance of affordable housing o Meeting the needs for affordable hou o Provision of equal housing opportu HOME/ American Dream Down paym6tt Anip a (ADDI) 1. Describe other forms of investme,It not described 92.205(b). 2. If the participating jurisdiction O 1`,` HOME or funds for homebuyers, it must state the guidelines for res a or r- as re in § 92.254 of the HOME rule. ZO 3. If the PJ will use H ds to refini[ticisting debt secured by multifamily housing that is rehab'lita with HOME funds, it must state its refinancing ges req d under , , .206(b). The guidelines shall describe the conditions un (" which th will refin a existing debt. At a minimum these guidelines mus�*� � r 4��r �F a Demonstrate t� ate primary eligible activity and ensure that thl iremenY' t by establishing a minimum level of rehabilitation per unit �" ratio een rehabilitation and refinancing. b, 'Require a ''w of mJ�ement practices to demonstrate that disinvestments in the property not occred, that the long-term needs of the project can be met, and that feasibility of serving the targeted population over an extended affordability pelbd can be demonstrated. C. ° iote whether new investment is being made to maintain current affordable u�il create ational affordable units, or both. d. Spei* the, Hired period of affordability, whether it is the minimum 15 years or lonC 'k' � "' e. Specify 4'ether the investment of HOME funds may be jurisdiction -wide or limited to a specific geographic area, such as a neighborhood identified in a neighborhood revitalization strategy under 24 CFR 91.215(e)(2) or a Federally designated Empowerment Zone or Enterprise Community. f. State that HOME funds cannot be used to refinance multifamily loans made or insured by any federal program, including CDBG. 4. If the PJ is going to receive American Dream Down payment Initiative (ADDI) funds, please complete the following narratives: a. Describe the planned use of the ADDI funds. Fifth Program Year Action Plan 17 Version 2.0 Santa Clarita b. Describe the PI's plan for conducting targeted outreach to residents and tenants of public housing and manufactured housing and to other families assisted by public housing agencies, for the purposes of ensuring that the ADDI funds are used to provide down payment assistance for such residents, tenants, and families. c. Describe the actions to be taken to ensure the suitability of families receiving ADDI funds to undertake and maintain homeownership, such as provision of housing counseling to homebuyers. Program Year 5 Action Plan HOME/ADDI response: Not applicable. The City of Santa Clarita is not a participatin �Hr'isdiction and does not receive HOME entitlement of American Dream Down Payment ve (ADDI) funds. Specific Homeless Prevention EI *Please also refer to the Homeless Needs Table in the Sources of Funds—Identify the prior to receive during the next year to # homelessness. These include the Mi other special federal, state and local and families with children, especiall programs, and any publicly -owned I jurisdiction's plan for the ltstmen 2. Homelessness—I objectives of then identify potential 3. Chronic it wil A lease ide 4.�,lessness Pr the �,vear to , and public re aces that the jurisdiction expects homeless n a " ,and to prevent I to Homel ssistance Act programs, Id prl ds targ to homeless individuals chron eless, the HUD formula pr y. "e describe, briefly, the iC) funds directed toward homelessness. e action plan will address the specific the priority needs identified. Please also action steps. sdiction must describe the specific planned action steps med at eliminating chronic homelessness by 2012. )-achieving this. The jurisdiction must describe its planned action steps over e individual and families with children at imminent risk of 5. Discharge Cr(llry " ' Policy—Explain planned activities to implement a cohesive, community-W100 ommunity W10 charge Coordination Policy, and how, in the coming year, the community will hbve toward such a policy. Program Year 5 Action Plan Special Needs response: Sources of Funds: Private and public resources that the jurisdiction expects to be available during the fiscal year 2013-2014 to address homeless needs and to prevent homelessness include $1,532,729 in County Emergency Shelter (ESG) funds. The City may be able to use CDBG funds to support various programs aimed at assisting different segments of the population at risk of homelessness. Bridge To Home will Fifth Program Year Action Plan 18 Version 2.0 Santa Clarita administer two programs which also address homeless needs and/or homelessness prevention: • Case Management & Life Skills for Homeless Persons - This program will receive $30,000 in CDBG funding to provide individuals and families with access to the services, life -skills, and resources they need to secure and retain permanent housing. • Affordable Housing & Support Services for Homeless Persons - This program will receive $30,000 in CDBG funding to provide rental subsidies, short-term assistance to prevent eviction, one-time rent assistance, and case management services, and case management supervision to help estalh permanent, stable and affordable housing. In addition, other efforts that address the needs of hoT**ess are as follows: a. Emergency Shelters: Santa Clarita Winter ;welterOftacity of 54 beds) currently operated on a property site dona;by the Cir round shelters are available in surrounding areas. Sal alarita Domestic Violence Center (capacity of 10 beds). b. Transitional Housing: Currently thetre no unipf transitions sing in the City of Santa Clarita; however, there ai'dr flits in ounding areas. c. Permanent Housing Both City and noi>i11 ' ministrated housing programs are available to assist low- and extrem flow -income residents to obtain permanent housing and aid j41,&,thg prevention % melessness. Homelessness: As noted above the ble HoLk and Support Services for Homeless Persons Program will,, alloc 000 in CDBG funds operated by Bridge To Home. The Program wily ;ovid 'dies for up to three months to homeless families, provide one -tines cas' ssistarf to avoid eviction proceedings, and move -in assistiA F The Los Ang+ohn Homele�S '; Service A ority (LAHSA), a Joint Powers Authority (JPA), is the lead agency Til the Los A les Continuum of Care and coordinates funds for prograrri pro ,Y, =Dousing, and services to homeless persons in Los Anaeles County i � SA partri& faith the County of Los Angeles to integrate opportunities to ensure a wide distribution of service and ghogt.the Los Angeles Continuum of Care. The City of Santa HA2 atOrwill continue to collaborate with LAHSA and other local g services for homeless persons. The City's 2009-2013 itified the following objectives as illustrated in HUD Table 1C, be addressed during fiscal year 2013-2014: is in proal ed Plan continua Fifth Program Year Action Plan 19 Version 2.0 Santa Clarita HUD Table 1C Summary of Specific Homeless/Special Needs Objectives txpeaea units uoais are based on previous accomplishment these agencies. These agencies may or may not be funded in any given year; therefore the expected un s may or may not be applicable in future reports. Specific projects/programs to u ' ith CDBG s for fiscal year 2013-2014 and their associated priorities an„ i�bje descn below: ■ Bridge To Home — Hd Program: Provide for th environme6i 'by',oroviding management, life-*lls trai housing and employment. `a nagement and Life -skills ity/ac ssibility of a suitable living families and individuals with case job search assistance to help secure Five-Year,Qb e: 430 DeODle homeless FY 2013-2fl 010 ective: 430 people homeless Homeless Objectives Low- and Moderate -Income Clientele LMC Geo is DA ution: 1 Winter Shelter Program # of people served 200 unduplicated people SL -1 50-60 annual) Bridge To Home Affordable 2 Housing and Support Services for Homeless # of families served 50 unduplicated people DH -1 Persons Bridge To Home Homeless 3 Case Management and Life- # of people served 1000 undted people SL -1 skills Program Special Needs Objectives" Pleasantview Industries 4 Workplace & Life -Skills # of people served ..' unduplicalail fipple EO -1 Trainin Program "' Other Objectives ' Domestic Violence Center 5 Case Management for #fofpeoplied 50 plicated people SL -1 Battered Women txpeaea units uoais are based on previous accomplishment these agencies. These agencies may or may not be funded in any given year; therefore the expected un s may or may not be applicable in future reports. Specific projects/programs to u ' ith CDBG s for fiscal year 2013-2014 and their associated priorities an„ i�bje descn below: ■ Bridge To Home — Hd Program: Provide for th environme6i 'by',oroviding management, life-*lls trai housing and employment. `a nagement and Life -skills ity/ac ssibility of a suitable living families and individuals with case job search assistance to help secure Five-Year,Qb e: 430 DeODle homeless FY 2013-2fl 010 ective: 430 people homeless al Ob ' `' 'va Benefit: Low- and Moderate -Income Clientele LMC Geo is DA ution: Citywide Perforce Mea811re Ob'ectivo ;outcome: Suitable Living Environment- Availability/ Accessibility SL -1 FY 2013-2014 Allocation: $30,000 CDBG Mr+ry 'Bridge To ;Home — Affordable Housing and Support Services for Homeleat.Persons Program: Provide availability/accessibility of decent housing ;;with rental subsidies for up to three months to homeless families, one-time financial assistance to prevent eviction, and move -in assistance. Five -Year Objective: 120 People at -risk of homelessness FY 2013-2014 Objective: 24 at -risk of homelessness National Objective Benefit: Low- and Moderate -Income Clientele LMC Geographic Distribution: Citywide Performance Measure Objective Outcome: Decent Housing - Availability/Accessibility DH -1 FY 2013-2014 Allocation: $30,000 CDBG Fifth Program Year Action Plan 20 Version 2.0 Santa Clarita 3. Chronic Homelessness Strategy: Bridge To Home will also be funded through a CDBG grant to provide a homeless case management and life -skills program which targets the chronically homeless population. Bridge To Home created a Case Management & Access Center which serves as a point -of -entry into services for homeless persons. Program participants are identified and/or referred for services by the winter shelter, community partners, local churches, and schools. Participants complete an intake and assessment process that will be used to create individualized case plans and drive weekly case management. Participants will also receive life - skills training offered on a variety of topics and assistance/tools needed to overcome barriers to employment. Housing and employment are generally the most critical but health and mental health issues are also addressed. Bridge%'Home partners with other local programs as appropriate and works with eme4ocy housing, transitional housing, and low-income permanent housing sources k'G:help provide the most appropriate housing for individual clients. 4. Homeless Prevention: The following projects_90'ress ho Bridge To Home Program, a local *_-pr financial financial assistance to residents are eviction proceedings, or move -in ni eviction. Referrals are also provided to` Seniors are at greater risk for homeless City will continue to prWRW,,. a CDBG g" Committee on Aging tc assists individuals over individual receives a cor They are then provided help them majq in ii possible. Obtaining "`and homeiesipess. conjunc#1p0wi Canyons, and --1 W,or Source X ontn�r class newsp s, above. Erpjtjo� openings ar job seekers &i1g with prevention: agency will piovtde one-time of homelessness due to lower current rent to avoid e risk of future evictions. n the general population. The to the Santa Clarita Valley (c@ss Services. This program 0t1 ,aspects of housing. Each Wnt to determine housing needs. using -related services, which in the least restrictive manner mMMaining st*W employment is the key to preventing The City operata� the Santa Clarita WorkSource Center in h thm �mplo ent,,''Development Department, College of the 1.00aiity'df $Angeles Community and Senior Services. The l6 er provides job search services such as workshops, iES ,phones, fax, computers with internet access, job leads, nresource library for job seekers aged 18 and ?rs the WorkSource Center to recruit and advertise job II as for job fairs, bringing together top local companies and Through a IG grant to the Domestic Violence Center the City will support a q sear sistance program with case -management to battered women. 1 from will help battered women increase their knowledge and skills in op and understanding computer programs. Services will include home- based -`computer training and internet access, as well as instruction on Microsoft Office Suite programs; thus, helping single mothers make the transition from unemployable to self-sustaining wage-earner. Full-time employment is crucial for single mothers and their children at imminent risk of becoming homeless. Discharge Coordination Policy: The City of Santa Clarita does not have a formalized Discharge Coordination Policy in place at this time. However, Bridge To Home acts as the liaison and referral agency for both the City and Los Angeles Fifth Program Year Action Plan 21 Version 2.0 Santa Clarita County when the need for discharge coordination arises. In 2013-2014, the City will strategize and identify changes to be made in this area. Emergency Shelter Grants (ESG) (States only) Describe the process for awarding grants to State recipients, and a description of how the allocation will be made available to units of local government. Program Year 5 Action Plan ESG response: This section is not applicable to the City of Santa Clarita.AA1113 Community Development *Please also refer to the Community Development Table in th s. 1. Identify the jurisdiction's priority non -housing AU( opment needs eligible for assistance by CDBG eligibility category specifiedity Development Needs Table (formerly Table 26), public fac' ities, public i, public services and economic development. 2. Identify specific long-term and sho m ityent objectives (including economic development activities that ate jo accordance with the statutory goals described in section 2 9 n imary objective of the CDBG program to provide decent housing and le living nvironment and expand economic opportunitie5r prl pally for to d moderate -income persons. *Note: Each specific ob cffve devetor* to addres iority need, must be identified by number and contain proposed accomplishrrrts, the time mod (i.e., one, three, or more years), and annual program year numeric goals the Jur , hopes tQ',*`chieve in quan" ive terms, or in other measurable terms as identified and defined byihajurisdiq_', Program Y /ftion PTe community Development response: 1. kSaarita's'parity nt1f1#ousing community development needs eligible for by CD13d'ellgibility Category are specified in the table on the following page. 2013 ConsoO('lated Plan Community Development Needs Table (HUD Table 2B) e priority raid level in the areas of public facilities, public improvements, Ices, and e(*O'omic development. Fifth Program Year Action Plan 22 Version 2.0 Santa Clarita (Formerly Table 2B) Communitv Develooment Needs* Priority Need . _,.._..-_ Acquisition of Real Property Priority .-- M Unmet Dollars , 0 1 N/A 1000/0 Disposition L 0 Clearance and Demolition M 0 Clearance of Contaminated Sites L 0 Code Enforcement H $106,530 1000 150 61% Public Facility General M 0 2 AL N/A 0% Senior Centers M 0 Handicapped Centers M 0 Homeless Facilities M 0 Youth Centers M 0 Neighborhood Facilities M85 000 1 0% Child Care Centers L 0 a Health Facilities M 0 Mental Health Facilities L 0 Parks and/or Recreation Facilities M 0 Parking Facilities L 0 Tree Planting L 0 Fire Stations/Equipment M 0 Abused/Neglected Children Facilities L 0 Asbestos Removal L 0 Non -Residential Historic Preservation L 0 Other Public Facility Needs L 0 Infrastructure General H 0 Water Sewer Improvements M 0 Street Improvements M 0 Sidewalks M 0 Solid Waste Disposal Improvements L 0 Flood Drains a Improvements M 0 Other Infrastructure H 0 Public Services General M 0 Senior Services M $40,080 2,000 350 86% Handicapped Services M $13,745 1,625 121 22% Legal Services L 0 Youth Services L $25,648 159 159 1 00/0 Child Care Services L 0 Trans ortatio ices Substance AM Services M L 0 0 Em tom inino services M 0 Health Servi M $18,000 125 50 200% Lead Hazard SZ1111111111111inci L 0 Crime Awareness Fair Housinq Activiti4lilL. Tenant Landlord Coun% L H M 0 $20,000 N/A N/A namUnder sac on cac Other Services** M$60,000 2250 1 050 30% Economic Development (EW M 0 C I Land Ac uisition Dis osition L 0 C I Infrastructure Development L 0 C I Building Acquisition/Const/Rehab L 0 Other C I L 0 ED Assistance to For -Profit M 0 ED Technical Assistance M 0 2 2 0% Micro -enter rise Assistance M 0 Other L 0 *'Priority Need Level" is based on the Housing and Community Development Needs survey and Assessment. "Dollars to Address Need" are estimates, which may vary from actual funding amounts during the planning period. C/I is an abbreviation for Commercial/industrial. **Includes services for Abused and Neglected Children, the Homeless, and Single Parents. Fifth Program Year Action Plan 23 Version 2.0 Santa Clarita 2. The goals of the City's programs covered by the City's Consolidated Plan and Annual Action Plan are to extend and strengthen partnerships among the City's departments and private sector, including for-profit and non-profit organizations, to enable them to provide decent housing, to establish and maintain a suitable living environment, and to expand economic opportunities for all residents, particularly for low- and moderate -income persons. Economic Development: During fiscal year 2013-2014, the following economic development activities will continue or be undertaken: City of Santa Incubator: CDBG into 2013-2014. opportunities with to eight busines collaborative effort Development Cenl Clarita, Economic funding allocated for The activity provides the creation of a Busi ;es. The operation of with the City, College 111 :er to stimulate busin low- and moderate -income residents in to create two (2) jobs. Although no new the outcome will be reported in the 2013 Pleasantview Industries Woflilit Provide availability/accessibility of ecd through a workplace and life -skills trainh providing work services, support servip" 0 IC --I. Developmw*, Division - Business this activ�q 4-4012-2013 will continue availlty/a " ' 'bility to economic nessflGubator, an#fdpated to house six q i�; Business Inc�tor will be a he Canyons, and titA Small Business ass and employment opportunities for CityU objective is foe this activity �i being allocated in 2013-2014, 2 APER. p and L kills Training Program: oppo sties by funding activities m for "severely disabled adults" and community job placement. Five Ylar 0 Ae 10 eo le -2 FY 201$014 O " ctive: 10 people National OJp a : Low- and Moderate -Income Clientele LMC Geo ra h1G; _ ibution: Citywide ilif'lormance lNeasure Obia Ou " ' e: Economic Opportunity - Availability/Accessibility( EO -1 FY 2013f4,,014 A ' tion: $3,800 CDBG PWic Facilities of ii Improvements: During fiscal year 2013-2014, the following pu6tfscilities, pubic improvements projects will be undertaken: • JangrPelrcel ll:e-Use - Passive Park Open Space Project: • Providle availability/accessibility of a suitable living environment by using funds to develop a passive park open space on property previously acquired with CDBG funds (Jang parcel). The passive park space will be used primarily by the low/mod community immediately adjacent to the location; a neighborhood with the highest percentage of low/mod residents in the City. Fifth Program Year Action Plan 24 Version 2.0 Santa Clarita Five -Year Objective: 1 Public Facility FY 2013-2014 Objective: 1 Public Facility (3,344 low- and moderate - income people) National Objective Benefit: Low- and Moderate -Income Area LMA Geographic Distribution: CT 920335 BGs 5-9 (5-63.1%, 6-47.3%, 7- 47.4%, 8-32.4%, and 9-53.5%) and CT Performance Measure 920312 BG 3 40.9% Performance Measure Suitable Living Environment- Objective/Outcome: I Availability/accessibility- SL -1 FY 2013-2014 Allocation: 1 $85,000 CDBG Section 108 Loan Repayment - Boys and Girls O*b: These funds provide debt service on a Section 108 loan taken to provide partial funding for a youth center in one of the poorest neigh 920036. The project was leveraged District, City general funds, and CDBG labs, meeting rooms, and after-scho income youth. Actual CDBG costs of $ 2004. Principle balance after the 2013 The implementing agency is the City Department. borhoods,.In" Santa Clarita - census tract with ,fitMs from the Wm S. Hart School Entitlement funds, and provides computer al, activity space for low- and moderate - 000 weTit °incurred in fiscel year 2003- -2014 payments are made will be $97,000. of S��"tarita, Community Development Five -Year Objective: Section 1081 N "' 1 annual debt svc mt FY 2013-2014 Objective: 1 facility to*- and moderate -income F(920 eo a ""„;,;,,,:. National Objective Benefit: low- and Moderate -Income Area LMA Geographic Distribution: CT 920036 BGs 2 (30.7% L/M), 3 (67.3% _L/M), and 4 (21.3%L/M) Performance Measure Suitable Living Environment -Sustainability Objective Outcome: SL -3 FY 2013-2014 Allocation: $29,056 CDBG • Section 108 Loan Repayment - East Newhall Project: These funds provide debt service on a Section 108 loan of $2,000,000 taken to improve infrastructure in the east Newhall area of Santa Clarita, census tract 920335. Work completed in fiscal year 2000-2001 with CDBG funds included curbs, gutters, sidewalks, and drainage improvements. Principle balance after the fiscal year 2013-2014 payments are made will be $180,000. The implementing agency is the City of $arta Clarita, Community Development Department. r Ob-ective: PV%I Section 108 Loan 1 annual debt svc mt 113-2014 Objective: 1 facility (6,016 low- and moderate -income people) National Objective Benefit: Low- and Moderate -Income Area LMA Geographic Distribution: CT 920335 BGs 2-9 (BG 2-46.5% L/M, 3- 66.1%, 4-74.3%, 5-63.1%, 6-47.3%, 7- 474% 8-32.4% and 9-53.5% Performance Measure Suitable Living Environment -Sustainability Objective Outcome: SL -3 FY 2013-2014 Allocation: 1 $134,111 CDBG Fifth Program Year Action Plan 25 Version 2.0 Santa Clarita Section 108 Loan Repayment — Lower Scherzinger Lane: These funds provide debt service on a Section 108 loan in the amount of $1,150,000 to improve infrastructure in the Canyon Country area of Santa Clarita, census tract 920038. Work began in fiscal year 2003-2004 and included curbs, gutters, sidewalks, and drainage improvements. Principle balance after the fiscal year 2013-2014 payments are made will be $303,000. The implementing agency is the City of Santa Clarita, Community Development Department. Five -Year Objective: Section 108 Loan 1 awual debt svc mt FY 2013-2014 Objective: 1 facility National Qb"active Benefit: (1,984 low- and slElerate-income people) National Objective Benefit: Low- and Mod ncome Area LMA Geographic Distribution: CT 920038 Q%9 1 i2% UM) and 2 FY 2013-2014 Allocation: (55.5% l 41 -as dete?M,l,�ed by resident surve Performance Measure Suitallik Living Environm` stainability Objective Outcome: a ",_ FY 2013-2014 Allocation: ,019 CDI'�t"` i,. Public Services: During fiscal year 2013-20141; the following public service programs will be undertaken: ■ Santa Clarita Valley Committee on 001 (Senior Center) - Community Access Services: Provide availa ility of a suitable living environment wittL supportive serVtr9l advised on the lea! the application pro( Staff also provides with governmental landlords. Consunk counseling are alts Santa Clarlta Valley re manageme► comp ensive housing needs, and ssessments. Eligible individuals and their families are irictive housing alternatives, referrals are provided, and r subsidized housing is facilitated by staff when needed. lacy services for eligible participants for persons over 50 6ftles, private and public assisted living facilities, and lucation"seminars are conducted and financial and benefits vailable. The implementing agency is the sub -recipient Inmittee on Aging. Five-YearObjective: 2,000 People FY 2013-2" 14 Objective: 350 Low- and Moderate -Income People National Qb"active Benefit: Low- and Moderate -Income Clientele LMC eo ra"ifc Distribution: Citywide Performance Measure Ob active Outcome: Objective/Outcome: Suitable Living Environment- nvironment- Availability/Accessibility( SL -1 FY 2013-2014 Allocation: $40,080 CDBG Child and Family Center — Early Childhood Services and Mental Health Counseling: Provide availability/accessibility of a suitable living environment through early childhood social -emotional and behavioral development services and mental health counseling for families. Fifth Program Year Action Plan 26 Version 2.0 Santa Clarita Five -Year Objective: 50 People FY 2013-2014 Objective: 50 Low- and Moderate -Income People National Objective Benefit: Low- and Moderate -Income Clientele LMC Geographic Distribution: Citywide Performance Measure Objective/Outcome: Ob ective Outcome: Suitable Living Environment- nvironment- Availability/Accessibility( SL -1 FY 2013-2014 Allocation: $18,000 CDBG Santa Clarita Valley Family YMCA — STEM Immersion Program: Provide availability/accessibility of a suitable living environment through a Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) minimum day program for lower-income youth. Five -Year Objective: 84 People FY 2013-2014 Objective: 84 Low- iW Moderabi!4 wme People National Objective Benefit: Low- and Moderate -Income Clientele LMC Geographic Distribution: Citywide Performance Measure Objective Outcome: Suitable Living Environment - Aval_ bili sibili SL -1 FY 2013-2014 Allocation: $10,hida C w ■ City of Santa Clarita, Community SerVkes Division — Youth Sports Program: Provide availability/accessibility of'a' Suitable living environment by funding a youth sports program that allows alternative opportunities for youth to have consistent recreational activities to participate In at a lower or no cost. Five -Year Objective: 75 Peo le FY 2013-2934`. Jective: 75 Low- and Moderate -Income People Nation l Ob'e ` ' Benefit: ;; ow- and Moderate -Income Clientele LMC Geo r l `fisc Dist` 'ution. t wide Perfoitftnce Meoure Ob'ective :Out Suitable Living Environment- Availability/Accessibility( SL -1 FY 2013-2014iRllocatlon: $15,000 CDBG Antipoverty Strategy 1. Describe the actions that will take place during the next year to reduce the number of poverty level families. Program Ye r 5 Action Plan Antipoverty Strategy response: 1. While the Cltyhas no control over the majority of the factors affecting poverty, it may be able to assist those living below the poverty line. The City supports other governmental, private, and non-profit agencies involved in providing services to low - and moderate -income residents and coordinates efforts with these groups where possible to allow for more efficient delivery of services. During fiscal year 2013-2014, the City will continue to implement its strategy to help impoverished families achieve economic independence and self-sufficiency. The City's anti -poverty strategy utilizes existing County job training and social service programs to increase employment marketability, household income, and housing options. The City will allocate over $100,000 of CDBG funds to public service Fifth Program Year Action Plan 27 Version 2.0 Santa Clarita agencies that offer supportive services in the fight against poverty. Other special community benefit needs are also addressed through the Community Services Grant Program which provides funding to various local agencies. Improved employment opportunities are important in reducing the number of people living in poverty. The City addresses this issue by increasing resident's employability through training, and increasing the number of higher paying local jobs. The City operates the Santa Clarita WorkSource Center in conjunction with the Employment Development Department, College of the Canyons, and the County of Los Angeles Community and Senior Services. The WorkSource Center :provides job search services such as workshops, computer classes, phones, fax, +Gputers with internet access, job leads, newspapers, and a resource library for job seekers aged 18 and above. Employers use the WorkSource Center to recr.4 *_ advertise job openings as well as for job fairs, bringing together top local co i ` d job seekers. In fiscal year 2013-2014, the City's Economic D . 6pment DI will continue its efforts to aid in the economic growth oft A ity by fostering d encouraging responsible economic development oppo es that result In 13 jobs/housing balance established through quality emplment op nities for residents, 2) an economic base through increased sales tai vera and 3) economic wealth by attracting external monies to the local econ6 ically, four targeted industries have been identified where there is a foun of businesses in Santa Clarita currently and opportunities,,'', rowth. The dustries include biomedical, aerospace, technology, and in ment. business clusters offer a variety of high -paying, high-s�d u�ich ca accessed either through traditional educational routes or =throng -job wining and apprenticeship programs. As part of the Santa'Economic Growth Program, the 21 -Point Business Plan for Progress created in 1 also contlMtitles to enhance local business partnerships, encourage giWltty job cr ion in Santa Clarita, develop marketing programs to bolster retail spending, aniattract external dollars to the community Noeless Sped Needs (91.220 (c) and (e)) 1447917, *Please alsd" to the Non -homeless Special Needs Table in the Needs.xls workbook. 1. Describe tht prioritii and specific objectives the jurisdiction hopes to achieve for the period coverew'p;p Action Plan. Describe how Federal, State, and local public and private sector resources that are reasonably expected to be available will be used to address identified needs for the period covered by this Action Plan. Program Year 5 Action Plan Specific Objectives response: 1. The "non -homeless special needs" category includes persons in various sub -populations that are not homeless but may require housing or supportive services, including the elderly, frail elderly, persons with disabilities (mental, physical, developmental, persons Fifth Program Year Action Plan 28 Version 2.0 Santa Clarita with HIV/AIDS and their families), persons with alcohol or other drug addictions, and victims of domestic violence. For fiscal year 2013-2014, the City expects to fund the following programs to address these needs: Santa Clarita Valley Committee on Aging (SCVCOA), Community Access Services Program provides support to the frail and elderly to prevent premature institutionalization or homelessness. Each senior receives a comprehensive assessment to determine the areas and level of need. Advocacy is provided to make sure seniors are able to access appropriate service staff facilitates the application process for housing. Seniors are also referred to a wide available through the Santa Clarita Senior Center. meals, congregate meals, health -screening sery social programs. • Through the Handyworker Program, also mq� will continue to assist the elderly and clisawiliii the senior's home safe and habitable, as pall other assistive devices, where necessa; Thi in-place" and avoids premature institut�liz their homes. • Victims of domestic violen 'II be provid battered women through a int to the Domestic Violence Center 44 availability/accessibility of a si and life -skills traigog for batter( developing skills necessary to assistance. 20 FY 2013 -JL4 Allocation: housing resources. Supportive seniors,Ligible for subsidized supportive services ces include in-home ;Ise programs, and feed by the S ACOA, CDBG funds fby providing h -<repairs to keep as wheelchair ram'P"rab bars and s se allows the elderly to "age- ati maintaining good repair of = se management services for o ation listed below: onCO'se Management: Provide ment with case management Flth%ish classes, parenting classes, employment, and providing job search Suitable Living Environment - $11,080 CDBG Thd' abled'*M also be served through programs designed to provide supportive human,s, r, ces or employment opportunities with a CDBG grant to each organization listed below: Carousel Ranch — Special _Children of the yalley: Provide sustainability of a suitable living environment by funding equestrian therapy services to low- and moderate -income disabled children and adults, improving vertical and horizontal balance, muscle tone, and motor coordination. This program also yields social and psychological benefits such as decreased isolation, effective communication, and improved self-esteem to those who would not otherwise be able to participate due to lack of funding or sponsorship. Fifth Program Year Action Plan 29 Version 2.0 Santa Clarita Five -Year Objective: 60 people FY 2013-2014 Objective: 11 people National Objective Benefit: Low- and Moderate -Income Clientele LMC Geographic Distribution: Citywide Performance Measure Objective Outcome: Suitable Living Environment- Sustainability SL -3 FY 2013-2014 Allocation: $9,945 CDBG 2. Federal, State, local public -sector, and private -sector resources that are likely to be available for addressing identified non -homeless special needs include: ■ Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds'°r" ■ City General funds ■ HUD Section 108 Loan funds • HUD Section 8 Rental Assistance Program ;(thf+ough thi` lousing Authority of the County of Los Angeles) • California Housing Finance Agency (CaIHFA) funds • State HOME Investment Partnership G nt funds Housing Opportunities for People with 04pS""AA ' *Please also refer to the HOPWA Table in the Needs.xis workbook. 1. Provide a Brief description of the organization, the area of sgrvice, the name of the program contacts, and a broad overview of the range/ type tifhousing activities to be done during the next year. 2. Report on the actions takea_-during the year that addressed the special needs of persons who are not homeless buf*uire supportlYe housing, and assistance for persons who are homeless. 3. Evaluate the progressin meeting its specific objective of providing affordable housing, including a comparisonf a1fl and outcomes to proposed goals and progress made on the other plai0*4!0ttions indicated in the strategic and action plans. The evalua.0ress arij-*elated program adjustments or future plans. 4. on annual HOPWA outptiVoals for the number of households assisted during the t in: (1) short-teriltt rent, mortgage and utility payments to avoid homelessness (2) re ` � ssistance prog�ms and (3) in housing facilities, such as community residences and ydwellings, where funds are used to develop and/or operate these facilities. Include of assessment of client outcomes for achieving housing stability, reduced risks of homelelags and^,IfYiproved access to care. 5. Report on the "ft �bf committed leveraging from other public and private resources that helped to address needs identified in the plan. 6. Provide an analysis of the extent to which HOPWA funds were distributed among different categories of housing needs consistent with the geographic distribution plans identified in its approved Consolidated Plan. 7. Describe any barriers (including non -regulatory) encountered, actions in response to barriers, and recommendations for program improvement. Fifth Program Year Action Plan 30 Version 2.0 Santa Clarita S. Please describe the expected trends facing the community in meeting the needs of persons living with HIV/AIDS and provide additional information regarding the administration of services to people with HIV/AIDS. 9. Please note any evaluations, studies or other assessments that will be conducted on the local HOPWA program during the next year. Program Year 5 Action Plan HOPWA response: This section is not applicable to the City of Santa Clarita. Specific HOPWA Objectives Describe how Federal, State, and local public and privates,* or resources that are reasonably expected to be available will be used to address fisienl needs for the period covered by the Action Plan. Program Year 5 Specific HOPWA Objectives This section is not applicable to the City of Include any Action Plan information %00J%&rdV narrative in any other section. Fostering and Maintaining Affordable _-wIncreasing, improving, antl mining affo a housing is identified as a High Priority in the 2009-2013 Consolidated Plan 'the City wlWntribute to the preservation of the existing affordable housing stock throughfillhabilitatio ograms. For fiscal year 2013-2014, over $300,000 in CDBG fu`n; will bed for the bilitation and Handyworker Programs to assist low-income homeofer$,UOV �ors and disabled homeowners, to address accessibility issues', and to f:0tiet code violations and unsafe conditions. The Cityf„ also C�ue topurage developers, non-profit organizations, and other _F> inte parties to `develop crew- affordable units and will support applications for dev g ent funds through,the California Tax Credit Allocation Committee (CTCAC) and the State of lifornia. The followiMg 4Wds in increalsing, improving, and/or maintaining affordable housing: Rental "*US Housing resources in the form of non -age -restricted, subsidized rental units' 'arid rental assistance will be available to low- and moderate -income residents of Santa Clarita through a variety of sources. Most existing affordable rental units for low- and moderate -income persons are available through covenants between various building owners and the State of California or the County of Los Angeles. In fiscal year 2013-2014 there will still be 599 rental units in nine apartment buildings available at reduced rents to families. These units are affordable at moderate, low, and very low rates through affordable housing agreements. Fifth Program Year Action Plan 31 Version 2.0 Santa Clarita Section 8 housing also continues to operate in the City of Santa Clarita and is administered by the Housing Authority of the County of Los Angeles. As of March 2013 the City of Santa Clarita - Section 8 Voucher Participant Statistics are: • 206 Section 8 vouchers currently being used • An additional 353 Santa Clarita residents are on the waiting list • The average household size is 2 • The average income is $14,435 Currently, there are approximately 204,350 total people stilk-on the waiting list to receive a Section 8 voucher. The waiting list is currert itlosed. The Housing Authority estimates the current wait time is seven yfor registrants in the jurisdiction. „ Low- and moderate -income housing specifically around the City. Los Angeles County owns s housing project called Orchard Arms, which 1300 income seniors and the disabled. Three lar e housing projects completed through a pa', . rst Committee on Aging and private real estatit" moderate -income rates. An additional 343 un i s i In total there are 957 rental unn eight apa rates for seniors. • Home Purchase Programs: program called FirstHOME (Progr funds and was awarded $700,000 is currently in the search pr will be held in 2013 to Program. The City also N Credit Certificat of taxes said, al f"niors 4- iso available in and ,P; operates alventional public ies housing for fb ;and moderate - e low- and modera klcome senior p bepi en the Santa arita Valley �l offer 614 units at low- and vailable in five other buildings. t buildings available at reduced es a s ful first-time homebuyer In 2 City pplied for additional HOME on ' t b ,," ram. While one eligible family second pound of informational meetings re additional qualifying borrowers for the lisIr approved jurisdictions for the Mortgage s a federal tax credit to reduce the amount 'to qualify for a larger first mortgage while still Wor0 base Needs Worst toft needs is defirll by HUD as low-income renters with severe cost burden, in substandAyd housing, or i0a luntarily displaced. According to the 2000 CHAS data, there are 2,902 low -l' a rent �'in Santa Clarita. Efforts to address worst case needs include collaborating the;,ld�" Angeles County Housing Authority to provide rental subsidies to low-income rentet through the Section 8 Voucher Program, assisting those in substandard housing with hou5Q rehabilitation through the Handyworker, Residential Rehabilitation, and Property Rehabilitation Programs, and following the adopted anti -displacement plan as needed for involuntary displacement. Obstacles to Fair Housing The City contracts with the Fair Housing Council of the San Fernando Valley (Council) to actively support and promote freedom of residence through education, advocacy, and litigation. This helps to ensure that all persons have the opportunity to secure, safe, and decent housing that they desire and can afford, without regard to their race, color, religion, Fifth Program Year Action Plan 32 Version 2.0 Santa Clarita gender, sexual orientation, national origin, familial status, marital status, disability, ancestry, age, source of income, or other characteristics protected by law. The City, along with BBC Research & Consulting, updated its Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice (AI) in fiscal year 2009-2010. The Impediments to Fair Housing Choice were identified using a variety of data sources including key informant interviews, public survey, review and analysis of data on fair housing complaints, legal cases, mortgage lending data, foreclosure data and sub -prime lending data, as well as a review of land use and housing policy for the county and participating jurisdictions. See Appendix G for a full listing of Impediments. Affirmative Marketing Section 3 requires that employment and other econom relopment opportunities generated by certain HUD financial assistance shall, tot e= extent feasible, and consistent with existing Federal, State, and local laws a �,', gulatGhs,.pe directed to low - and very low-income persons particularly those _ are recipi� of government assistance for housing, and to business concerns w `provide econonl� Opportunities to low- and very -low income persons. In all case�Ar ere the requireme*,for Section 3 compliance is triggered by the size of the projecte City wrsure that eff are made to direct opportunities to low- and very -low inco rso d to business concerns that provide economic opportunities to low- and very low' _ persons. The City's Purchasing Division includell t of forms competitive bid packages for federally funded contracts. These to h onsist o listing of federal equal opportunity/affirmative action requirerilts, ents f ntracting with Small and Minority Firms, Women's Business Enterpf4se an rplu Area Firms, a certification regarding performance of previous cop ct, racts subject to the equal opportunity clause and the filing of required- orts, ani' a certification regarding non- segregated facilities. Leveraging Resources The City and HUD share an interest in leveraging HUD resources to the maximum extent feasible in order to deliver, high-quality, creative, and efficient housing, economic development, and neighborhood improvement programs. In fact, HUD regulations require cities to describe other federal, state, city or private sources, which are expected to be availagt wring the program year. See nse to question`#Nn the General Questions section for descriptions of the source of funds r I.+:al year 2013 14 that will meet the priority needs and objectives in the City's 2009-20f nsolidated as well as the activities for which non -HUD resources may be used. In 2010-2011 ood Stabilization Program (NSP) funds were leveraged with CDBG funds to acquire MWerty for the future development of affordable housing in the City's former Redevelopment Project Area. Due to the dissolution of Redevelopment Agencies, further activity on the development of the affordable housing project has been delayed. The City is working with the developers to identify other sources of funding to move the project forward, and moving forward with the administrative requirements of AB 1x26 and AB 1484 to obtain a Finding of Completion from the California Department of Finance. A Finding of Completion will allow the City, acting as the Housing Successor to the former Redevelopment Agency, to commit former Low- and Moderate -Income Housing Fund bond proceeds for projects meeting the requirements of California Redevelopment Law. Fifth Program Year Action Plan 33 Version 2.0 Santa Clarita Substantial Amendments When actual CDBG entitlement allocations are released, a Substantial Amendment may be required. If a Substantial Amendment is required, the City's Citizen Participation Plan process will be followed. Program Specific Requirements (CDBG) The individual Table 3C's - Listing of Proposed Projects, following this narrative, describe the activities with respect to the estimated $1,157,956 in total CDBG funds expected to be available during fiscal year 2013-2014. Additional financial information is as follows: 1. Program Income $0 2. Surplus from Urban Renewal Settlements $0 3. Grant Funds Returned to the Line of Credit $0 4. Income from Float -Funded Activities $0 5. Rollover Funds $29,231 6. Urgent -Need Activities $0 Fifth Program Year Action Plan 34 Version 2.0 ACTIVITY SHEETS FOR PROPOSED PROJECTS U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Table 3C Consolidated Plan Listing of Projects Jurisdiction's Name City of Santa Clarita Priority Need Administration (High) Project Title CDBG Administration OMB Approval No. 2506-0117 Exp. 8/31/2014) Description Funds are used for general management, monitoring, and oversight of the CDBG Program. In addition to general management activities, staff repsonds to citizen inquiries, and facilitates the services of local non-profit agencies. Objective category: ❑ Suitable Living Environment ❑ Decent Housing ❑ Economic Opportunity Outcome category: ❑ Availability/Accessibility ❑ Affordability ❑ Sustainability Location/Target Area Community -wide Street Address: 23920 Valencia Boulevard, Suite 300 City, State, Zip Code: Santa Clarita, CA 91355 Objective Number Project ID N/A 1 HUD Matrix Code CDBG Citation 21A 570.206(a) Type of Recipient CDBG National Objective Local Government N/A Start Date (mm/dd/yyyy) Completion Date (mm/dd/yyyy) 07/01/2013 06/30/2014 Performance Indicator Annual Units N/A N/A Local ID Units Upon Completion Funding Sources: CDBG ESG HOME HOPWA Total Formula Prior Year Funds Assisted Housing PHA Other Funding Total .............................................................. $210,000 ................................................................... $210,000 ................................................................... The primary purpose of the project is to help: ❑ the Homeless ❑ Persons with HIV/AIDS ❑ Persons with Disabilities ❑ Public Housing Needs U.S. Department of Housing OMB Approval No. 2506-0117 and Urban Development Exp. 8/31/2014) Table 3C Consolidated Plan Listing of Projects Jurisdiction's Name City of Santa Clarita Priority Need Administration (High) Project Title Fair Housing Council of the San Fernando Valley - Fair Housing Services Description A portion of CDBG administrative funds are to be sub -granted to the Fair Housing Council of the San Fernando Valley for outreach, counseling, and education for tenants and landlords regarding fair housing requirements. Objective category: ❑ Suitable Living Environment ❑ Decent Housing ❑ Economic Opportunity Outcome category: ❑ Availability/Accessibility ❑ Affordability ❑ Sustainability Locationfrarget Area Community -wide Street Address: 8134 Van Nuys Boulevard, Suite 206 City, State, Zip Code: Panorama City, CA 91402 Objective Number Project ID N/A 2 HUD Matrix Code CDBG Citation 21D 570.206(c) Type of Recipient CDBG National Objective Sub -recipient N/A Start Date (mm/dd/yyyy) Completion Date (mm/dd/yyyy) 07/01/2013 06/30/2014 Performance Indicator Annual Units N/A N/A Local ID Units Upon Completion Funding Sources: _ CDBG $20,000 ESG HOME HOPWA Total Formula Prior Year Funds Assisted Housing PHA Other Funding _ Total $20,000 The primary purpose of the project is to help: ❑ the Homeless ❑ Persons with HIV/AIDS ❑ Persons with Disabilities ❑ Public Housing Needs U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Table 3C Consolidated Plan Listing of Projects Jurisdiction's Name City of Santa Clarita Priority Need Supportive Human Services (Medium) OMB Approval No. 2506-0117 Exp. 8/31/2014) Project Title Santa Clarita Valley Committee on Aging (Senior Center) - Community Access Services Description Funds will be used for a program which assists lower-income persons aged 50 and older with a variety of services by providing care management, comprehensive housing needs, and supportive services assessments. Consumer education seminars are conducted and frianacial and benefits counseling are also avaialble. The program is operated by the Santa Clarita Valley Committee on aging (Senior Center). Objective category: ® Suitable Living Environment ❑ Decent Housing ❑ Economic Opportunity Outcome category: ® Availability/Accessibility ❑ Affordability ❑ Sustainability Location/Target Area Community -wide Street Address: 22900 Market Street City, State, Zip Code: Santa Clarita, CA 91321 Objective Number Project ID SL -1 3 HUD Matrix Code CDBG Citation 05 570.201(e) Type of Recipient CDBG National Objective Sub -recipient LMC -570.208(a)(2) Start Date (mm/dd/yyyy) Completion Date (mm/dd/yyyy) 07/01/2013 06/30/2014 Performance Indicator Annual Units People 350 Local ID Units Upon Completion Funding Sources: CDBG ESG HOME HOPWA Total Formula Prior Year Funds Assisted Housing PHA Other Funding Total $40,080 $40,080 The primary purpose of the project is to help: ❑ the Homeless ❑ Persons with HIV/AIDS ❑ Persons with Disabilities ❑ Public Housing Needs U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Table 3C Consolidated Plan Listing of Projects Jurisdiction's Name City of Santa Clarita Priority Need Affordable Housing (High) Project Title Bridge To Home - Affordable Housing and Support Services for Homeless Persons OMB Approval No. 2506-0117 Exp. 8/31/2014) Description Funds will provide rental subsidies for up to three months to homeless families, one-time financial assistance to prevent eviction, and move -in assistance. Objective category: ❑ Suitable Living Environment ® Decent Housing ❑ Economic Opportunity Outcome category: ® Availability/Accessibility ❑ Affordability ❑ Sustainability Location/Target Area Community -wide Street Address: 24405 Chestnut Place, Suite 101 City, State, Zip Code: Santa Clarita, CA 91321 Objective Number Project ID DH -1 4 HUD Matrix Code CDBG Citation 05 570.201(e) Type of Recipient CDBG National Objective Sub -recipient LMC -570.208 a (2 Start Date (mm/dd/yyyy) Completion Date (mm/dd/yyyy) 07/01/2013 06/30/2014 Performance Indicator Annual Units Families/People 24 Local ID Units Upon Completion Funding Sources: CDBG ESG HOME HOPWA Total Formula Prior Year Funds Assisted Housing PHA Other Funding Total $30,000 ................................................................... $30,000 ................................................................... The primary purpose of the project is to help: ® the Homeless ❑ Persons with HIV/AIDS ❑ Persons with Disabilities ❑ Public Housing Needs U.S. Department of Housing OMB Approval No. 2506-0117 and Urban Development Exp. 8/31/2014) Table 3C Consolidated Plan Listing of Projects Jurisdiction's Name City of Santa Clarita Priority Need Supportive Human Services (Medium) Project Title Bridge To Home - Homeless Case Management and Lifeskills Program Description Funds will provide homeless families and individuals with case management, life -skills training, and job search assistance to help secure housing and employment. Objective category: ® Suitable Living Environment ❑ Decent Housing ❑ Economic Opportunity Outcome category: ® Availability/Accessibility ❑ Affordability ❑ Sustainability Locatio arget Area Community -wide Street Address: 24405 Chestnut Place, Suite 101 City, State, Zip Code: Santa Clarita, CA 91321 Objective Number Project ID SL -1 5 HUD Matrix Code CDBG Citation 05 570.201(c) Type of Recipient CDBG National Objective Sub -recipient LMC -570.208(a)(2) Start Date (mm/dd/yyyy) Completion Date (mm/dd/yyyy) 07/01/2013 06/30/2014 Performance Indicator Annual Units People 430 Local ID Units Upon Completion Funding Sources: CDBG ESG HOME HOPWA Total Formula Prior Year Funds Assisted Housing PHA Other Funding $30,000 Total $30,000 The primary purpose of the project is to help: ® the Homeless ❑ Persons with HIV/AIDS ❑ Persons with Disabilities ❑ Public Housing Needs U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Table 3C Consolidated Plan Listing of Projects Jurisdiction's Name City of Santa Clarita Priority Need Supportive Human Services (Medium) Project Title Child and Family Center - Early Childhood Services and Mental Health Counseling OMB Approval No. 2506-0117 Exp. 8/31/2014) Description Funds will provide early childhood social -emotional and behavioral development services and mental health counseling for families. Objective category: ® Suitable Living Environment ❑ Decent Housing ❑ Economic Opportunity Outcome category: ® Availability/Accessibility ❑ Affordability ❑ Sustainability Location/Target Area Community -wide Street Address: 21545 Centre Pointe Parkway City, State, Zip Code: Santa Clarita, CA 91350 Objective Number Project ID SL -1 6 HUD Matrix Code CDBG Citation 050 570.201(e) Type of Recipient CDBG National Objective Sub -recipient LMC -570.208(a) Start Date (mm/dd/yyyy) Completion Date (mm/dd/yyyy) 07/01/2013 06/30/2014 Performance Indicator Annual Units People 50 Local ID Units Upon Completion Funding Sources: CDBG ESG HOME HOPWA Total Formula Prior Year Funds Assisted Housing PHA Other Funding Total $18,000 ................................................................... $18,000 ................................................................... The primary purpose of the project is to help: ❑ the Homeless ❑ Persons with HIV/AIDS ❑ Persons with Disabilities ❑ Public Housing Needs U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Table 3C Consolidated Plan Listing of Projects Jurisdiction's Name City of Santa Clarita Priority Need Supportive Human Services (Medium) Project Title The Domestic Violence Center of Santa Clarita - Case Management OMB Approval No. 2506-0117 Exp. 6/31/20141 Description Funds will provide case management and life -skills training for battered women with English classes, parenting classes, developing skills necessary to find employment, and providing job search assistance. Objective category: ® Suitable Living Environment ❑ Decent Housing ❑ Economic Opportunity Outcome category: ® Availability/Accessibility ❑ Affordability ❑ Sustainability Location/Target Area Community -wide Street Address: P.O. Box 220037 City, State, Zip Code: Santa Clarita, CA 91321 Objective Number Project ID SL -1 7 HUD Matrix Code CDBG Citation 05G 570.201(c) Type of Recipient CDBG National Objective Sub -recipient LMC -570.208(a) Start Date (mm/dd/yyyy) Completion Date (mm/dd/yyyy) 07/01/2013 06/30/2014 Performance Indicator Annual Units People 500 Local ID Units Upon Completion Funding Sources: CDBG ESG HOME HOPWA Total Formula Prior Year Funds Assisted Housing PHA Other Funding Total ................................................................... $11,080 ................................................................... $11,080 ................................................................... The primary purpose of the project is to help: ❑ the Homeless ❑ Persons with HIV/AIDS ❑ Persons with Disabilities ❑ Public Housing Needs U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Table 3C Consolidated Plan Listing of Projects Jurisdiction's Name City of Santa Clarita Priority Need Supporitve Services (Medium) Project Title YMCA STEM Immersion Program OMB Approval No. 2506-0117 Exp. 8/31/20141 Description Funds will be used to provide a Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) minimum day program for lower-income youth. Objective category: ® Suitable Living Environment ❑ Decent Housing ❑ Economic Opportunity Outcome category: ® Availability/Accessibility ❑ Affordability ❑ Sustainability Location/Target Area Community -wide Street Address: 26147 McBean Parkway City, State, Zip Code: Santa Clarita, CA 91355 Objective Number Project ID SL -1 8 HUD Matrix Code CDBG Citation 05D 570.201(e) Type of Recipient CDBG National Objective Local Government LMA -570.208(a)(2) Start Date (mm/dd/yyyy) Completion Date (mm/dd/yyyy) 07/01/2013 06/30/2014 Performance Indicator Annual Units People 84 Local ID Units Upon Completion Funding Sources: CDBG ESG HOME HOPWA Total Formula Prior Year Funds Assisted Housing PHA Other Funding Total $10,648 ................................................................... $10,648 ................................................................... The primary purpose of the project is to help: ❑ the Homeless ❑ Persons with HIV/AIDS ❑ Persons with Disabilities ❑ Public Housing Needs U.S. Department of Housing OMB Approval No. 2506-0117 and Urban Development Exp. 8/31/2014) Table 3C Consolidated Plan Listing of Projects Jurisdiction's Name City of Santa Clarita Priority Need Supportive Human Services (Medium) Project Title Carousel Ranch - Project SCV &ecial Children of the Valley) Description The funds will be used to provide a unique service in which disabled children paritcipate in specially designed horseback riding therapy lessons to improve attention span, behavior, social skills, balance, and coordiantaion, who would otherwise not be able to participate due to lack of funding or sponsorship. Eligible participants must reside in the City of Santa Clarita. Objective category: ® Suitable Living Environment ❑ Decent Housing ❑ Economic Opportunity Outcome category: ❑ Availability/Accessibility ❑ Affordability ® Sustainability Location/Target Area Community -wide Street Address: 34289 Rocking Horse Road City, State, Zip Code: Agua Dulce, CA 91390 Objective Number Project ID SL -3 9 HUD Matrix Code CDBG Citation 05B 570.201(e) Type of Recipient CDBG National Objective Sub -recipient LMC -570.208(a)(2) Start Date (mm/dd/yyyy) Completion Date (mm/dd/yyyy) 07/01/2013 06/30/2014 Performance Indicator Annual Units People 11 Local ID Units Upon Completion Funding Sources: CDBG ESG HOME HOPWA Total Formula Prior Year Funds Assisted Housing PHA $9,945 Other Funding Total $9,945 —_._..._..._.._._. The primary purpose of the project is to help: ❑ the Homeless ❑ Persons with HIV/AIDS ® Persons with Disabilities ❑ Public Housing Needs U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Table 3C Consolidated Plan Listing of Projects Jurisdiction's Name City of Santa Clarita Priority Need Supporitve Services (Medium) Project Title City of Santa Clarita - Youth Sports Program OMB Approval No. 2506-0117 Exp. 8/31/20141 Description Through the City of Santa Clarita Community Services Division, funds will be used to provide alternative opportunities for youth to have consistent recreational activities through a youth sports program. Objective category: N Suitable Living Environment ❑ Decent Housing ❑ Economic Opportunity Outcome category: N Availability/Accessibility ❑ Affordability ❑ Sustainability Location/Target Area Community -wide Street Address: 23920 Valencia Boulevard, Suite 300 City, State, Zip Code: Santa Clarita, CA 91355 Objective Number Project ID SL -1 10 HUD Matrix Code CDBG Citation 05 570.201(e) Type of Recipient CDBG National Objective Local Government LMC -570.208(a)(2) Start Date (mm/dd/yyyy) Completion Date (mm/dd/yyyy) 07/01/2013 06/30/2014 Performance Indicator Annual Units People 75 Local ID Units Upon Completion Funding Sources: CDBG ESG HOME HOPWA Total Formula Prior Year Funds Assisted Housing PHA Other Funding Total $15,000 . .................................................................. $15 0.9.0 The primary purpose of the project is to help: ❑ the Homeless ❑ Persons with HIV/AIDS ❑ Persons with Disabilities ❑ Public Housing Needs U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Table 3C Consolidated Plan Listing of Projects Jurisdiction's Name City of Santa Clarita Priority Need Affordable Housing (High) Project Title City of Santa Clarita - Property Rehabilitation Grant Program OMB Approval No. 2506-0117 Exp. 8/31/2014) Description Funds will be used to provide grants up to $1,000 per household for property repairs not allowable under the Residential Rehabilitation Grant Program or Handyworker Program. Typical work includes walkways, driveways, walls, fences, gates, patio covers, and detached garages. Objective category: ® Suitable Living Environment ❑ Decent Housing ❑ Economic Opportunity Outcome category: ❑ Availability/Accessibility ❑ Affordability ® Sustainability Location/Target Area Community -wide Street Address: 23920 Valencia Boulevard, Suite 300 City, State, Zip Code: Santa Clarita, CA 91355 Objective Number Project ID SL -3 I 1 HUD Matrix Code CDBG Citation 05 570.201(e) Type of Recipient CDBG National Objective Local Government LMC -570.208(a)(2) Start Date (mm/dd/yyyy) Completion Date (mm/dd/yyyy) 07/01/2013 06/30/2014 Performance Indicator Annual Units People 3 Local ID Units Upon Completion Funding Sources: CDBG ESG HOME HOPWA Total Formula Prior Year Funds Assisted Housing PHA Other Funding Total - $5,000 $5.000 The primary purpose of the project is to help: 0 the Homeless ❑ Persons with HIV/AIDS ❑ Persons with Disabilities ❑ Public Housing Needs U.S. Department of Housing OMB Approval No. 2506-0117 and Urban Development Exp. 8/31/2014) Table 3C Consolidated Plan Listing of Projects Jurisdiction's Name City of Santa Clarita Priority Need Infrastructure (High) Project Title City of Santa Clarita - Section 108 Loan Guarantee Repayments (Boys and Girls Club) Description Funds will provide debt service on a Section 108 loan taken to provide partial funding for a youth center in one of the poorest neighborhoods in Santa Clarita - Census Tract 920036. The project was leveraged with funds from the Wm. S. Hart Union School District, City general funds, and CDBG Entitlement funds, and provides computer labs, meeting rooms, and after-school activity space for lower-income youth. Actual CDBG costs of $350,000 were incurred in fiscal year 2003-2004. Principal balance after the 2013-2014 payments are made will be $97,000. The implementing agency is the City of Santa Clarita, Community Development Department. Objective category: ® Suitable Living Environment ❑ Decent Housing ❑ Economic Opportunity Outcome category: ❑ Availability/Accessibility ❑ Affordability ® Sustainability Location/Target Area Census Tract 920036 Street Address: 23920 Valencia Boulevard, Suite 300 City, State, Zip Code: Santa Clarita, CA 91355 Objective Number Project ID SL -3 12 HUD Matrix Code CDBG Citation 19F N/A Type of Recipient CDBG National Objective Local Government LMA -570.208(a)(1) Start Date (mm/dd/yyyy) Completion Date (mm/dd/yyyy) 07/01/2013 06/30/2014 Performance Indicator Annual Units People 1 Local ID Units Upon Completion Funding Sources: CDBG ESG HOME HOPWA Total Formula Prior Year Funds Assisted Housing PHA Other Funding Total The primary purpose of the project is to help: ❑ the Homeless ❑ Persons with HIV/AIDS ❑ Persons with Disabilities ❑ Public Housing Needs U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Table 3C Consolidated Plan Listing of Projects Jurisdiction's Name City of Santa Clarita Priority Need Infrastructure (High) Project Title City of Santa Clarita - Section 108 Loan Guarantee Repayments (East Newhall) OMB Approval No. 2506-0117 Exp. 6/3112014) Description Funds will provide debt service on a Section 108 loan of $2,000,000 taken to improve infrastructure in the east Newhall area of Santa Clarita, Census Tract 920335. Work completed in fiscal year 2000-2001 with CDBG funds included curbs, gutters, sidewalks, and drainage improvements. Principal balance after the 2013-2014 payments are made will be $180,000. The implementing agency is the City of Santa Clarita, Community Development Department. Objective category: ® Suitable Living Environment ❑ Decent Housing ❑ Economic Opportunity Outcome category: ❑ Availability/Accessibility ❑ Affordability ® Sustainability Location/Target Area Census Tract 920335 Street Address: 23920 Valencia Boulevard, Suite 300 City, State, Zip Code: Santa Clarita, CA 91355 Objective Number Project ID SL -3 13 HUD Matrix Code CDBG Citation 19F N/A Type of Recipient CDBG National Objective Local Government LMA -570.208(a)(1) Start Date (mm/dd/yyyy) Completion Date (mm/dd/yyyy) 07/01/2013 06/30/2014 Performance Indicator Annual Units N/A 1 Local ID Units Upon Completion Funding Sources: CDBG ESG HOME HOPWA Total Formula Prior Year Funds Assisted Housing PHA Other Funding Total $134,111 $134,111 The primary purpose of the project is to help: ❑ the Homeless ❑ Persons with HIV/AIDS ❑ Persons with Disabilities ❑ Public Housing Needs U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Table 3C Consolidated Plan Listing of Projects Jurisdiction's Name City of Santa Clarita Priority Need Infrastructure (High) OMB Approval No. 2506-0117 Exp. 8/31/2014) Project Title City of Santa Clarita - Section 108 Loan Guarantee Repayments (Lower Scherzinger Lane) Description Funds will provide debt service on a Section 108 loan of $2,150,000 taken to improve infrastructure in the Canyon Country area of Santa Clarita, Census Tract 920038. Work began in fiscal year 2003-2004 and included curbs, gutters, sidewalks, and drainage improvements. Principal balance after the 2013-2014 payments are made will be $303,000. The implementing agency is the City of Santa Clarita, Community Development Department. Objective category: ® Suitable Living Environment ❑ Decent Housing ❑ Economic Opportunity Outcome category: ❑ Availability/Accessibility ❑ Affordability ® Sustainability Location/Target Area Census Tract 920338 Street Address: 23920 Valencia Boulevard, Suite 300 City, State, Zip Code: Santa Clarita, CA 91355 Objective Number Project ID SL -3 14 HUD Matrix Code CDBG Citation 19F N/A Type of Recipient CDBG National Objective Local Government LMA -570.208(a)(1) Start Date (mm/dd/yyyy) Completion Date (mm/dd/yyyy) 07/01/2013 06/30/2014 Performance Indicator Annual Units N/A 1 Local ID Units Upon Completion Funding Sources: CDBG ESG HOME HOPWA Total Formula Prior Year Funds Assisted Housing PHA Other Funding Total $96,019 ........................................ _ -- $96,019 ................................................................... The primary purpose of the project is to help: ❑ the Homeless ❑ Persons with HIV/AIDS ❑ Persons with Disabilities ❑ Public Housing Needs U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Table 3C Consolidated Plan Listing of Projects Jurisdiction's Name City of Santa Clarita Priority Need Affordable Housing (High) Project Title Santa Clarita Valley Committee on Aging - Handyworker Program OMB Approval No. 2506-0117 Exp. 8/31/2014) Description This Program will program will provide grant up to $2,500 per household for minor home repairs for low- to moderate -income homeowners. Repairs/replacements may include, but are not limited to: roofs, windows, floors, walls, doors, heating and air conditioning units, and electrical systems. Safety related issues and disabled accessibility are also provided as needed. All qualified applicants are notified of lead- based paint hazards, and remediation is provided where necessary. Objective category: ❑ Suitable Living Environment ® Decent Housing ❑ Economic Opportunity Outcome category: ❑ Availability/Accessibility ❑ Affordability ® Sustainability Location/Target Area Community -wide Street Address: 22900 Market Street City, State, Zip Code: Santa Clarita, CA 91321 Objective Number Project ID DH -3 15 HUD Matrix Code CDBG Citation 14A 570.202(b)(2) Type of Recipient CDBG National Objective Sub -recipient LMH -570.208(a)(3) Start Date (mm/dd/yyyy) Completion Date (mm/dd/yyyy) 07/01/2013 06/30/2014 Performance Indicator Annual Units Housin2 Units 65 Local ID Units Upon Completion Funding Sources: CDBG ESG HOME HOPWA Total Formula Prior Year Funds Assisted Housing PHA Other Funding Total $200,000 $200,000 The primary purpose of the project is to help: ❑ the Homeless ❑ Persons with HIV/AIDS ❑ Persons with Disabilities ❑ Public Housing Needs U.S. Department of Housing OMB Approval No. 2506-0117 and Urban Development Exp. 9/31/2014) Table 3C Consolidated Plan Listing of Projects Jurisdiction's Name City of Santa Clarita Priority Need Affordable Housing (High) Project Title City of Santa Clarita - Residential Rehabilitation Grant Program Description This program provides assistance in the form of grants up to $5,000 to low- and moderate -income homeowners. Repairs/replacements may include, but are not limited to: roofs, windows, floors, walls, doors, heating and air conditioning units, and electrical systems. Exterior painting, safety issues, disabled accessibility, and municipal code violations may also be addressed. All qualified applicants are notified of lead-based paint hazards, and remediation is provided where necessary. Objective category: ❑ Suitable Living Environment N Decent Housing ❑ Economic Opportunity Outcome category: ❑ Availability/Accessibility ❑ Affordability N Sustainability Location/Target Area Community -wide Street Address: 23920 Valencia Boulevard, Suite 300 City, State, Zip Code: Santa Clarita, CA 91355 Objective Number Project ID DH -3 16 HUD Matrix Code CDBG Citation 14A 570.202(b)(2) Type of Recipient CDBG National Objective Local Governament LMH -570.208(a)(3) Start Date (mm/dd/yyyy) Completion Date (mm/dd/yyyy) 07/01/2013 06/30/2014 Performance Indicator Annual Units Housing Units 20 Local ID Units Upon Completion Funding Sources: CDBG ESG HOME HOPWA Total Formula Prior Year Funds Assisted Housing PHA Other Funding $100,000 Total $100,000 The primary purpose of the project is to help: ❑ the Homeless ❑ Persons with HIV/AIDS ❑ Persons with Disabilities ❑ Public Housing Needs U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Table 3C Consolidated Plan Listing of Projects Jurisdiction's Name City of Santa Clarita Priority Need Affordable Housing (High) Project Title City of Santa Clarita - Rehabilitation Administration OMB Approval No. 2506-0117 Exp. 8/31/2014) Description Funds will provide administrative costs directly assocaited with the City's Residential and Property Rehabilitaion Grant Programs. Objective category: ❑ Suitable Living Environment ® Decent Housing ❑ Economic Opportunity Outcome category: ❑ Availability/Accessibility ❑ Affordability ® Sustainability Location/Target Area Community -wide Street Address: 23920 Valencia Boulevard, Suite 300 City, State, Zip Code: Santa Clarita. CA 91355 Objective Number Project ID DH -3 17 HUD Matrix Code CDBG Citation 14H 570.202(b)(9) Type of Recipient CDBG National Objective Local Government LMH -570.208(a)(3) Start Date (mm/dd/yyyy) Completion Date (mm/dd/yyyy) 07/01/2013 06/30/2014 Performance Indicator Annual Units N/A N/A Local ID Units Upon Completion Funding Sources: CDBG ESG HOME HOP WA Total Formula Prior Year Funds Assisted Housing PHA Other Funding Total _...._.____........ __... $32,911 $32,911 The primary purpose of the project is to help: ❑ the Homeless ❑ Persons with HIV/AIDS ❑ Persons with Disabilities ❑ Public Housing Needs U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Table 3C Consolidated Plan Listing of Projects Jurisdiction's Name City of Santa Clarita Priority Need Affordable Housing (High) Project Title City of Santa Clarita - Community Preservation Officer OMB Approval No. 2506-0117 Exp. 8/31/2014) Description Funds will pay for a Community Preservation Officer's salary to provide code enforcement activities specifically in the City's low- and moderate -income areas. The officer conducts inspections and refers potentially eligible homeowners to pograms such as Handyworker, Residential Rehabilitation, and Property Rehabilitation. Objective category: ® Suitable Living Environment ❑ Decent Housing ❑ Economic Opportunity Outcome category: ❑ Availability/Accessibility ❑ Affordability ® Sustainability Location/Target Area Census Tracts 920312 BG's 1 and 3, 920313 BG 2, 920314 BG's 1-2, 920332 BG 1, and 920335 BG's 1-9. Street Address: 23920 Valencia Boulevard, Suite 300 City, State, Zip Code: Santa Clarita, CA 91355 Objective Number Project ID SL -3 18 HUD Matrix Code CDBG Citation 15 570.202(c) Type of Recipient CDBG National Objective Local Government LMA -570.208(a)(1) Start Date (mm/dd/yyyy) Completion Date (mm/dd/yyyy) 07/01/2013 06/30/2014 Performance Indicator Annual Units Housing Units 150 Local ID Units Upon Completion Funding Sources: CDBG ESG HOME HOPWA Total Formula Prior Year Funds Assisted Housing PHA Other Funding Total $106,530 $106,530 ................................................................... The primary purpose of the project is to help: ❑ the Homeless ❑ Persons with HIV/AIDS ❑ Persons with Disabilities ❑ Public Housing Needs U.S. Department of Housing OMB Approval No. 2506-0117 and Urban Development exp. 8/31/2014) Table 3C Consolidated Plan Listing of Projects Jurisdiction's Name City of Santa Clarita Priority Need Economic Development (Medium) Project Title Pleasantview Industries - Workplace and Lifeskills Training Program Description Provides work services, support services, and community job placement for disabled adults. Objective category: ® Suitable Living Environment ❑ Decent Housing ® Economic Opportunity Outcome category: ® Availability/Accessibility ❑ Affordability ❑ Sustainability Location/Target Area Community -wide Street Address: 27921 Urbandale Avenue City, State, Zip Code: Santa Clarita, CA 91350 Objective Number Project ID SL/EO-1 19 HUD Matrix Code CDBG Citation 05B 570.201(e) Type of Recipient CDBG National Objective Sub -recipient LMC -570.208(a) Start Date (mm/dd/yyyy) Completion Date (mm/dd/yyyy) 07/01/2013 06/30/2014 Performance Indicator Annual Units People 110 Local ID Units Upon Completion Funding Sources: The primary purpose of the project is to help: ❑ the Homeless ❑ Persons with HIV/AIDS ® Persons with Disabilities ❑ Public Housing Needs U.S. Department of Housing OMB Approval No. 2506-0117 and Urban Development Exp. 813V2014) Table 3C Consolidated Plan Listing of Projects Jurisdiction's Name City of Santa Clarita Priority Need Infrastructure (High) Project Title Jang Parcel Re -Use Project (Passive Park Open Space) Description Funds will be used to develop a passive park open space on property previously acquired with CDBG funds (Jang parcel). The passive park space will be used primarily by the low/mod community immediately adjacent to the location; a neighborhood with the highest percentage of low/mod residents in the City. Objective category: ® Suitable Living Environment ❑ Decent Housing ❑ Economic Opportunity Outcome category: ® Availability/Accessibility ❑ Affordability ❑ Sustainability Location/Target Area Census Tract 920335 BG 5-9, and 920312 BG 3. Street Address: 23552 Newhall Avenue City, State, Zip Code: Santa Clarita, CA 91321 Objective Number Project ID SL -1 20 HUD Matrix Code CDBG Citation 03F 570.201(c) Type of Recipient CDBG National Objective Local Government LMA -570.208(a)(2) Start Date (mm/dd/yyyy) Completion Date (mm/dd/yyyy) 07/01/2013 06/30/2014 Performance Indicator Annual Units I Public Facili 1 Local ID Units Upon Completion 1 Funding Sources: CDBG $85,000 ESG HOME HOPWA Total Formula Prior Year Funds Assisted Housing PHA Other Funding Total $85,000 The primary purpose of the project is to help: ❑ the Homeless ❑ Persons with HIV/AIDS ❑ Persons with Disabilities ❑ Public Housing Needs U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Table 3C Consolidated Plan Listing of Projects Jurisdiction's Name City of Santa Clarita Priority Need N/A Project Title City of Santa Clarita - Unprogrammed CDBG Funds Description Contingency for cost CDBG over -runs. OMB Approval No. 2506-0117 Exp. 8/31/2014) Objective category: ❑ Suitable Living Environment ❑ Decent Housing ❑ Economic Opportunity Outcome category: ❑ Availability/Accessibility ❑ Affordability ❑ Sustainability Location/Target Area Community -wide Street Address: 23920 Valencia Boulevard, Suite 300 City, State, Zip Code: Santa Clarita, CA 91355 Objective Number Project ID N/A 21 HUD Matrix Code CDBG Citation 20 N/A Type of Recipient CDBG National Objective Local Government N/A Start Date (mm/dd/yyyy) Completion Date (mm/dd/yyyy) 07/01/2013 06/30/2014 Performance Indicator Annual Units N/A N/A Local ID Units Upon Completion Funding Sources: CDBG ESG HOME HOPWA Total Formula Prior Year Funds Assisted Housing PHA Other Funding Total $..7....................................................... $7 The primary purpose of the project is to help: ❑ the Homeless ❑ Persons with HIV/AIDS ❑ Persons with Disabilities ❑ Public Housing Needs APPENDIX A CITY OF SANTA CLARITA HUD 2013-2014 Entitlement Prior Year Unallocated Total Available Funding Administration (Max 20% of Entitlement Allocation) Personnel / Administration Fair Housing Council Public Services (Max 15% of Entitlement Allocation 2013-2014 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN 2009-2013 CONSOLIDA AND ACTIVITIES $1,157,956 $29,231 $1,187,187 $210,000 $20,000 TOTAL ADMINISTRATION $230,000 Community Access Services Program (Senior Center) $40,080 Affordable Housing Program (Bridge To Home) $30,000 Homeless Case Management and Lifeskills (Bridge To Home) $30,000 Early Childhood Services/Mental Health Counseling (C&F Center) $18,000 Battered Women Case Management (Domestic Violence Center) $11,080 STEM Immersion Program (SCV YMCA) $10,648 Project Special Children of the Valley (Carousel Ranch) $9,945 Youth Sports Program (City) $15,000 Property Rehabilitation Program (City) $5,000 TOTAL PUBLIC SERVICES $169,753 Capital Section 108 Debt Service (City) $259,186 Handyworker Program (Senior Center) $200,000 Residential Rehabilitation Grant Program (City) $100,000 Residential Rehabilitation Administration (City) $32,911 Community Preservation Officer (City) $106,530 Jang Parcel Re -Use Project $85,000 Workplace and Lifeskills Training (Pleasantview Industries) $3,800 TOTAL CAPITAL PROJECTS $787,427 TOTAL AVAILABLE $1,187,187 TOTAL ALLOCATED $1,187,180 UNALLOCATED FUNDS $7 CITY OF SANTA CLARITA 0 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT CITIZEN PARTICIPATION PLAN INTRODUCTION The City of Santa Clarita is required by law to have a detailed Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Citizen Participation Plan (CPP) (24 CFR 95.105) and ensure that it is made available for viewing by the community. This plan must contain the City's policies and procedures for community involvement in the Consolidated Plan process, as well as the planned use of CDBG and HOME funds. Encouraeine Community Participation The law requires that our CDBG Citizen Participation Plan not only provide for, but also encourage community participation, while emphasizing the involvement of low and moderate - income people, especially those living in low and moderate -income neighborhoods. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) expects the City of Santa Clarita to take whatever actions are appropriate to encourage the participation of minorities, people who do not speak English, and those with disabilities (24 CFR 91.105 (2)(ii). The Role of Low and Moderate Income People The law declares that the primary purpose of the programs covered by the CDBG Citizen Participation Plan is to improve communities by providing decent housing, a suitable living environment, and growing economic opportunities— all principally for low and moderate income people (24 CFR 570.2). The amount of federal CDBG and HOME funds that the City of Santa Clarita receives each year is based primarily on the severity of both poverty and substandard housing conditions within the City. Because of this, it is important that community participation genuinely involve the low-income residents who experience these conditions. It is imperative that the community's involvement take place during all stages of the process. This includes: 1. Identifying needs, and setting priorities among those needs. 2. Deciding how much money should be allocated to each high-priority need. 3. Choosing types of programs to meet the identified high-priority needs, as well as overseeing the way in which the programs are carried out. The Various Stages of the Consolidated Plan Process The policies and procedures in this CDBG Citizen Participation Plan relate to several stages of action and federally required reports mentioned in law or regulation. In general, these stages and reports include: 1. Consolidated Plan (CP) - Development of a Proposed and Final Consolidated Plan covering three to five years. The Consolidated Plan contains a housing and homeless needs assessment, a housing market analysis, and a Strategic Plan and an Annual Action Plan. Annual Action Plan (AAP) - Development of a Proposed and Final Annual Action Plan covering one program year. The Annual Action Plan is a part of the Consolidated Plan and reflects the needs identified therein. It contains a description of the planned use of funds for the upcoming year, including types of activities, location, and numbers of persons served. 2. Substantial Amendment (SA) -During the year, it may become necessary to change the priorities established in the Consolidated Plan, or to change the use of the money already budgeted in an Annual Action Plan. In that case, a formal Substantial Amendment will be proposed, considered, and acted upon. 3. Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) - After the program year is complete, a proposed and final Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report is developed. The Annual Performance Report contains documentation of the funds spent and the number of people assisted with those funds. The Program Year The "program year" chosen by the City of Santa Clarita is July 1 through June 30. PUBLIC NOTICE Items Covered by the Public Notice Reouirement Advanced public notice will be given once a federally required standard document is available or when a public meeting is scheduled. For example, the Proposed Annual Action Plan or Consolidated Plan, any proposed Substantial Amendment to the Action Plan or Consolidated Plan, the Annual Performance Report, and all public meetings related to the use of CDBG and HOME funds. In addition, there will be advanced public notice of all public meetings relating to the funds or the planning process covered by this Citizen Participation Plan. 2 Adequate Public Notice Adequate public notice will be given with enough lead-time for the community to take informed action. The amount of assigned lead-time can vary depending on the event but will be a minimum of 14 days before the event. Public notices will be worded in such a way that residents will have a clear understanding of the event that is being announced (24 CFR 91.105 (e)(2). Public notices may take any or all of the forms listed below. Forms of Public Notice 1. The community will find public notices printed in the Signal, which is the adjudicated local newspaper and a newspaper of local circulation. Depending on the type of event, notice may be in the form of legal notices in the legal section of the newspaper, or as display advertisements in a non -legal section of the newspaper. 2. Notice will be given to neighborhood organizations, public housing resident groups and religious organizations in neighborhoods, and agencies providing services to low and moderate income residents. 3. Notice will be sent to any person or organization requesting to be on a related mailing list. 4. Depending on the type of event, public service announcements and press releases may be released to local radio and television stations. COMMUNITY ACCESS TO INFORMATION As required by law, the City of Santa Clarita will provide the community with reasonable and timely access to information and records relating to the data or content of any of the documents in the Consolidated Plan process. This includes the proposed, actual, and past use of funds covered by this Citizen Participation Plan. Regarding the past use of funds, the law requires reasonable community access to records about any uses of these funds during the previous five years (24 CFR 91.105 (h). In addition, as required by law, the City of Santa Clarita will provide the community with reasonable and timely information on local meetings that relate to the proposed or actual use of funds. Examples of such meetings are Public Input meetings, Community Advisory Committee meetings, Planning Commission meetings, City Council meetings, etc. Standard Documents Standard documents include the Proposed and Final Consolidated Plan, the Proposed and Final Annual Action Plan, Proposed and Final Substantial Amendments, and the Proposed and Final Annual Performance Report. 3 Availability of Standard Documents In the spirit of encouraging the community's participation, copies of standard documents will be provided free of cost within two working days of a request. When requested these materials will be available in a form accessible to persons with disabilities (24 CFR 91.105(8). Documents will also be available at City Hall or on the City's web site at www.santa-clarita.com. Supporting documents related to the standard documents will be available at a nominal cost within two days of request. PUBLIC MEETINGS REGARDING CDBG AND HOME FUNDING Public meetings are required by law in order to convey the City's responses to community proposals and questions, as well as obtain the communities' views in regards to the use of funds and the development of standard documents. The law requires public meetings during at least two different stages of the process. They must include at least one meeting about the community's needs during the development of the Consolidated Plan or Annual Action Plan (24 CFR 91.105(e)(1). More information about these specific meetings are in the sections of this Citizen Participation Plan relating to each of the "Stages." Access to Public Meetings Public meetings will be held only after there has been adequate notice, as described in the Public Notice part of this CDBG Citizen Participation Plan. This includes either a legal notice in the legal section of the newspaper, and/or a display advertisement in the non -legal section of the newspaper. Notices will be at least 14 days before the public meeting. Meetings will be held at a time that is convenient to most people who might benefit from the use of funds, and in a place accessible by bus or otherwise convenient in access (24 CFR 91.105 (e)(3). Public Meetings and Populations with Unique Needs All public meetings will be held at locations accessible to persons with disabilities. Special provisions will be made for people with disabilities when requests are made at least five working days before a meeting. Translators will English, when requests are made at least five 91.105(e)(4). The Conduct of Public Meetings be provided to people who do not speak working days before a hearing (24 CFR To ensure that public meetings are beneficial to the community, each resident choosing to speak will be allowed a minimum of three minutes to make a verbal presentation. THE STAGES IN THE PROCESS 4 The law providing the funds covered by this Citizen Participation Plan calls for improved accountability of jurisdictions to the community. In that spirit, and in compliance with the terms of the law, the City of Santa Clarita will use the following procedures: The Consolidated Plan and Annual Action Plan The Consolidated Plan is a three to five year document that outlines the needs of the community as they relate to CDBG and HOME funds. The Annual Action Plan is part of the Consolidated Plan. The Annual Action Plan is a one-year document that explains how CDBG, HOME and other related funds will be spent to meet the community needs outlined in the Consolidated Plan. A new Annual Action Plan is developed each year. Both the Consolidated Plan and the Annual Action Plan follow the same steps in the public participation process. Each must be submitted to HUD at least 45 days before the start of the program year (24 CFR 91.115). Identifvina Needs Due to the diverse needs of low and moderate income people, priorities must be set in order to decide which of the identified needs require more attention and resources than others. This is the fundamental reason the Consolidated Plan process exists. The laws and regulations require a public meeting each year, in order to obtain the communities opinions about needs and what priority those needs should have. In order to encourage the community's involvement, public meetings will be held in different neighborhoods to determine the specific needs and priorities identified by low/mod income people. The public will be provided with an estimate of expected CDBG and HOME funding for the upcoming year and a description of the range of activities that can be funded with these resources (24 CFR 91.105(b)(1). Notice will be made according to the procedures described in the Public Notice section of this Citizen Participation Plan. The Pronosed Consolidated Plan or Annual Action Plan The Proposed Consolidated Plan or Annual Action Plan will be made available for comment no earlier than 30 days after the last public meeting, to allow sufficient time for the comments from the public meetings to be integrated into the Plan. Notice of the availability of the Proposed Plans will be made according to the procedures described in the Public Notice section of this Citizen Participation Plan. The community is invited to comment on the Proposed Plans and their comments are included as part of the Final Consolidated Plan or Final Annual Action Plan. The Proposed Plans will be available to the public for at least 30 days prior to adoption by the Mayor and City Council so that low and moderate income people will have a reasonable opportunity to examine them and submit comments (24 CFR (b)(4). The Final Consolidated Plan or Annual Action Plan In preparing a Final Consolidated Plan or Final Annual Action Plan, careful consideration will be given to all comments and views expressed by the community. This is whether the comments are given as verbal testimony at a public meeting, or submitted in writing during the review and comment period. The Final Consolidated Plan and Annual Action Plan will each have a section that presents a summary of all comments and explanations as to why any comments were not accepted (24 CFR 91.105). Technical Assistance Based on the strategic plan identified in the Consolidated Plan, funds may be used for projects managed by the City, or managed by designated subrecipients. In some instances a Request for Proposals may be released for a portion of funds to provide services to low and moderate income residents. When a Request for Proposals is released, City staff will hold at least one technical assistance meeting to assist potential applicants in completing their proposals. City staff will also be available by telephone and appointment to provide technical assistance for the application process (24 CFR 91.105 (i). Substantial Amendments Because the needs of the community are not static, and in order for the City to be responsive to emerging needs, the Consolidated Plan or Annual Action Plan may need to be amended on occasion. The Consolidated Plan regulations consider certain amendments to be "Substantial Amendments" requiring a public comment period and additional community participation. The City of Santa Clarita defines Substantial Amendment as: • Changes in the use of CDBG or HOME funds from one eligible activity to another. • Budget increases or decreases in excess of 15% of the original plan, or over $25,000. • Changes in the allocation priorities or a change in the method of distribution of funds. • Any new activity not previously included in the Annual Action Plan. • Any change in the purpose, scope, location, or beneficiaries of a program or project that will result in significant change in services available to the people that the program or project is intended to serve. Proposed Substantial Amendment The public will be informed of a Proposed Substantial Amendment, according to the procedures described in the Public Notice section of this Citizen Participation Plan. Copies of the Proposed Substantial Amendment will be made available to the Public, and input will be received during a 30 -day comment period. Final Substantial Amendment In finalizing the Substantial Amendment, the City will consider any written or verbal comments received during the comment period (24 CFR 91.105 (c)(2). The Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report Every year the City of Santa Clarita must send HUD a Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) within 90 days of the close of the program year. In general, the CAPER must describe how funds were used and the extent to which these funds were used for activities that benefited low and moderate -income people. The CAPER will contain at least as much detail as was required by HUD for Grantee Performance Reports. The CAPER will have an accounting for each activity in any Action Plan, until an activity is officially closed out with HUD by the City. The community will be notified of the release of the Proposed CAPER, using the methods described in the Public Notice section of this Citizen Participation Plan. The CAPER is available for community comments for 15 days before it is submitted to HUD. A summary of all public comments will be included with the CAPER submission to HUD. This is whether the comments are given as verbal testimony at a public meeting, or submitted in writing during the review and comment period (24 CFR 91.105 (d)(2). Anti -Displacement The City of Santa Clarita intends to minimidisplacement of persons in the implementation of CDBG and HOME Programs (24 CFR 91.105 (b)(1). If displacement becomes necessary in order to accomplish program objectives, persons displaced will be assisted, according to the HUD regulations at 24 CFR 92.353, and HUD Handbook 1378, Tenant Assistance, Relocation and Real Property Acquisition. Complaints Complaints should be submitted in writing to the City of Santa Clarita, Community Development Department, 23920 Valencia Blvd., Suite 300, Santa Clarita, CA 91355. A timely, substantive, written response will be provided to every written complaint within 15 working days (24 CFR 91.105 0). Changing the Citizen Participation Plan This Citizen Participation Plan can be changed only after the community has been notified of an intent to modify it and only after the community has had a reasonable chance to review and comment on proposed substantial changes to it. S:(in /grants/HUD/consolid /2004/2003-2004/ActionPlan /CitPortPlan 7 APPENDIX C 2013-14 RFP Process Results Funding Recommendations by Con Plan Priority and Community Need CONSOIDATED PLAN PRIORITY• Affordable Housing . Affordable Rental Housing Senior Center (High Priority) I --- Bridge Bridge to Home Bridge toHome Owner -Occupied Housing Rehabi Permanent Shelter Eviction Prevention Rent Assistance with Case Management Infrastructure Improvements . Sidewalk Improvements (High Priority) . Bus Stop Shelter Improvements • Community Centers • Senior Centers City Property Rehab Supportive Human Services . Food and Nutrition Services SCV YMCA (Medium Priority) Carousel Ranch • After -School Programs • Healthcare Services City Youth Sports Senior Center77 • Youth Sports Programs Bridge to Home Child & Family Center I . Case Management/Life Skills Trainin j Domestic Violence Center Economic Development . (Medium Priority) Vocational Training Programs • Job Readiness Training/Job Coaching I Pleasontview Industri�::jo On -the -Job Training Programs • Job Search Assistance with Case Management S:cd/grants/hud/consolid/2013-2014/outreachandfundingprmess/Needs Assessment with recommendations Each year, the City of Santa Clarita (City) recieves funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to address the needs of the low and moderate income residents of the City. These funds are called Community Development Block Grants (CDBG). In order for the City to receive CDBG funds, a 5 -year strategic plan was developed called the Consolidated Plan. The City's Consolidated Plan set broad priorities for serving the low and moderate income community in the 5 years from 2009-2010 to 2013-2014. The Consolidated Plan Priorities are: .1[e:101=1161:11\'1 > Affordable Housing This may include services to assist families to stay in their homes, the construction of new affordable housing, or repair services for lower income homeowners. > Infrastructure Improvements Typical Infrastructure Improvements include community centers, senior centers, or playgrounds in lower income neighborhoods. It could also include improved sidewalks, streets, or lighting in lower income neighborhoods. MEDIUM PRIORITY > Supportive Human Services These items typically include social service types of activities, including health services, counseling, recreation, and disabled services. > Economic Development Examples of Economic Development activities are job search preparation and assistance, grants and loans to small businesses, and business start-up training. Please take the following survey to give us your opinion on how to allocate funds for 2013-2014 in each of the Consolidated Plan Priority areas. * 1. Housing -Related Assistance and Services for Lower Income Residents. Please rank your top five priorities for service in this area, with 1 being highest. t 2 3 4 5 New Affordable Rental O O O O O Housing Available to all Ages Downpayment Assistance O O O O O for First -Time Homebuyers New Affordable Housing for O O O O O Seniors Owner -Occupied Home O O O O O Repair Grants Permanent Supportive O O O O O Housing for the Disabled Temporary Rent Assistance O O O O O (Maximum 3 Months) Development of a Year- O O O O O Round Homeless Shelter New Affordable Housing for O O O O O Veterans or Disabled Assistance for Existing Cold- O O O O O Weather Winter Shelter Transitional Housing for the O O O O O Homeless I would also suggest... (please specify) * 3. Supportive Human Services For Lower Income Individuals And Families. Please rank your top 5 priorities in this area, with 1 being the highest. Food Bank Services 1 O 2 O 3 O 4 O 5 O Child Care Subsidies O O O O O Substance Abuse O O O O O Education/Rehabilitation Health Care O O O O O Programs/Assistance Counseling And Case O O O O O Management for the Homeless Dental Care Programs O O O O O Social Services for Seniors O O O O O After -School Programs for O O O O O K- 6th Grade After School Programs for O O O O O Jr. S Sr. High School Subsidized Youth Sports O O O O O Programs Mental Health Counseling O O O O O Programs Disabled Youth/Adult O O O O O Recreation Programs I would also suggest... (please specify) R & A @ ■ \ < 7 ¥ 7 {� / m / I 2 2 ® k� J } a m / / § @_ 2 F § �_ o §.� m § 7 CD \ \ ( 2§ � w Cl %% m :,: Ems. /§ 7 C- m \� �/ � G1/ Cn Z/ .\ m ƒ� _\\ B� J m —m » \M ƒk §A \/ \� �d k) I I 1 1 1 Ex p. w N I 0 c 2 \ / 2 CL N CD O M. 00 0 0 1 N 4 CD co 0 co cor o cn L y NC S y � Ro � O t7 cor 'a cor 3 �a -0 y' x �co Gym N2 �� m Q �o �( dun o a m 0 0 0 0 3 C 0 V co Q M CD H S. W m (D < C 0 0 .0 Vti 0 H S fA� Ol S1 E Iv O 8 0 8 m Lo a � 3 X. g z o cn v a CD a 37� 3� om ( Q 3 N la $$� cr x co m n _�' Q 0n ,� c . N rt N 7 N 0 0 IV 0 0 0 L m Or 0 a TO l0 CL K KD cn 908 S 0 3 S N 80 i �1 ro m N o N m CL m o'cn CD rr opo n Q tD D m C CL C EL co m a m FS' }i y C .0 2 C Q a 7 O N v ro cm �. n N o -n o N r -• o 3E a f � �a �a c Ll C N ? j roa _S -n to 3 N ig. APPENDIX D THE SIGNAL NEWSPAPER 24000 Creekside Rd Valencia, Ca 91355 Proof of Publication (2015.5 C.C.P.) STATE OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES I am a citizen of the United States,and a resident of the county aforesaid; I am over the age of eighteen years; and I am not a party to or interestedin the notice published. I am the chief legal advertising clerk of the publisher of the SIGNAL NEWSPAPER a newspaper of general circulation, printed and published Daily in the city of Santa Clarita County of Los Angeles, and which newspaper has been adjudged a newspaper of Notice MPublic Omnnert and Neview NOW general circulation by the Superior Court of `' City of Santa Garcas 2013-2014 Draft the County of Los Angeles State of California, Annual lotion Plan Notca D hereby given mat me city of soma under the date of March 25, 1988 Dania (City) will be inviting Public comment and review of the City's 2013-2014WAn- Case number NVC15880, that the notice, of rwalACAunPlan AAP) document. The 30day review and comment period will be from May which the annexed is a printed co has been P PX required me o eft � 24, 201by he 3 Depart - published published in each regular and entire issue of. merit of HO sing�ar Umbar Development IM10), dWbes the ac0ons the City will take said newspaper and not in an supplement Y su PP YtfleWlYpr 2313-2014 m benefit Persons with Incomes at or below 80% of LA. Ccun- ther of on the following dates, to -wit: " median Income levet Copies of the Cey's DmmAgP will be available i at the Cprununity Development Department at City Hall, located at: 23920 Valencia BlA., Suila 302, Same oame, CA 91355. CiSzers All in the year 20 wishing to submit dwk commerce in wnbng �t eDraftAAPaeguestedm� eoTeMsa Sullivan,�quz Valencia Blvd., Supe 302, Santa Claim,rCA I certify (or declare) under penalty of 91355 a by email at tsullivan@santa-claifa. tom. perjury' that the foregoing is true and correct Para los qua hablan espanol, con commen- WOS sabre el Pian de Action. Por favor dings su conespondencia a Maggi Sanchez, Secre- tg re, en La direction me cadz previ0meme an Dated at Valencia, C lifornia, this estanopcia.Para comaspwwenciaelectrwiw day of 20L ome sue -mail a masa x; inn. Published: The Signal — Ridgy, Mal' 17, Ridgy, May 2013 rnwmdaeowaa..a_ix APPENDIX E Appendix E to be included at a later date. 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The sections examined data from a variety of sources including key informant interviews; public survey; review and analysis of data on fair housing complaints, legal cases, mortgage lending data, foreclosure data and subprime lending data; as well as a review of land use and housing policy for the county and participating jurisdictions. The following impediments to fair housing choice were identified through this research: Impediment 1—Limited information about fair housing resources. There is currently a lack of information available to City residents about fair housing. The City's website does not currently contain information about housing discrimination, nor does it provide any information about the San ( Fernando Valley Fair Housing Council. As such, City residents may simply not be aware of their rights as tenants and homeowners, and they may not know whom to contact if they experience housing discrimination. Impediment 2—Insufficient affordable housing. There are currently unmet affordable housing needs for the City's lowest income residents. Very few renters are able to afford large rental units in the City, which can lead to overcrowding, particularly for large families. Additionally, renters have difficulty entering into the for sale market. The Los Angeles County Housing Authority currently has one facility in the City and very few Section 8 vouchers are being used in the City, relative to the City's population. As such, this provides very little affordability relief to residents. The City has been successful in accumulating affordable and subsidized rental units through other mechanisms, however. Although not owned or operated by the City, a number of complexes have affordable units available to residents. There are currently 560 units available in complexes throughout the City.' Additionally, 807 affordable senior housing units are located within the City, in addition to 150 units ofaffordable senior housing just outside the City's borders with access to the City's seniors. BBC RESEARCH & CONSULTING SECTION V, PAGE 3 The City is not alone in having unmet needs at the lowest end of its income spectrum. However, this should not deterthe City from addressing the gap and continuing in what have already been successful efforts to continue in its production of affordable units. Impediment 3— NIMBYism and Opportunistic Residents. An interview with a local affordable housing developer revealed two forms of NIMBYism within the City: Some residents are concerned that the development ofaffordable housing will adversely affect their home values. Other residents, aware of the difficulty of assembling enough parcels for affordable development, are charging more than market value for the sale of their property. In both cases, the lack of cooperation of the public in developing affordable housing makes development difficult. Recommended Fair Housing Action Plan Action Item 1—Raise the visibility of fair housing and the complaint process. The City currently outsources its fair housing activities to the San Fernando Valley Fair Housing Council. Although outsourcing minimizes staff time and resources by employing an organization that specializes in fair housing, City residents may not be aware of the organization when needing a fair housing resource. Resident surveys indicated that the Los Angeles County Housing Authority or HUD are the resources many residents would use when experiencing discrimination. Resident surveys also indicated that the Internet is a widely used and accessible tool to many residents seeking information. The only information linked from the City's fair housing page is the current Al. The City needs to provide information and resources for residents about fair housing issues. The City should consider the following additions to their website: Have resources available in Spanish and English. ■ Have a simple explanation, either in video or text format, as to what qualifies as housing discrimination. e Provide links that residents could click on for more information and with contact information if residents believe they have been discriminated against. We recommend, at a minimum, providing links to: > San Fernando Fair Housing Council: http://www.fairhousin.acouncil.org/. Currently, the website is tinder construction. However, City staff should urge the Council to improve their website so that local residents can become familiar with the organization. > State of California Department of Fair Employment and Housing: http://www.d feh.ca.,00v/DFEH/default/ http:/hvww.san to-cIari ta. com/c ityhal I/ed/housing/housing4.asp BBC RESEARCH & CONSULTING SECTION V, PAGE 4 HUD's fair housing information page at http:/hvww.hud.gov/offices/fheo/FHLaws/index.cfm and HUD's webpage that contains information and a form to file a fair housing complaint (http://www.hud.gov/complaints/housediscrim.cfm). Action Item 2. Develop an Affordable Housing Vision Unless a city envisions where affordable housing could be placed prior to adopting residential zoning districts, optimal locations for affordable housing development and current zoning may not be in tune. Other communities with similar zoning mechanisms, such as Ventura, California, had already planned the location and quantity of its affordable housing prior to adopting its form controls. Thus, zoning was selected with affordable housing in mind. Unless the City went through a similar process, current zoning may not be in place and changes to zoning code may not be approved, as approval processes provide an opportunity for resident opposition. The City has successfully worked with Los Angeles County to develop the One City One Vision General Plan, which provides cohesive zoning and land -use designations for both City and County land currently located within the Santa Clarita area. The City should continue interacting with the County and other county -wide entities, such as the Los Angeles County Housing Authority, to develop opportunities for future affordable housing production. Twenty-five parcels of land were identified as suitable for future residential development as part of the General Plan's Housing Element. The City and County should focus on these parcels to develop a strategic affordable housing plan by examining ownership ofthe parcels and begin a plan to either acquire land or work with current owners or interested developers in developing affordable housing and mixed-use developments. Also, the City should establish goals for reaching deeper levels of affordability (e.g., number of affordable units created each year, proportion of for sale units that are affordable). The City should also continue working with its redevelopment agency, the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Santa Clarita, to implement its 5 -Year Implementation Plan, and 10 -Year Affordable Housing Plan for the Newhall Project Area. Because SantaClarita's planning and zoning mechanisms are relatively new'and innovative, with little precedence in how they foster affordable housing development, a comprehensive affordable housing vision is imperative. Since each plan mentioned above has a different objective (Ion, range planning, downtown redevelopment), it is important to consider them in aggregate with regards to their impact on the City's affordable housing stock. When considered in aggregate, the City's vision will include a comprehensive plan to increasing affordable housing by building new or preserving homes in the older portions of town downtown via revitalization or by capturing affordable units via new growth. BBC RESEARCH & CONSULTING SECTION V. PAGE 5 Action Item Num ber3. Continue to make affordable housing a priority. The City will have to make a concerted effortto ensure that affordability is injected into its desirable, expensive housing market. The following outlines a number of potential policies and tools the City could adopt to help finance affordable housing development, particularly by decreasing land costs for developers. Many of these suggestions are provided in the City's Housing Element. The policies highlighted here are those that BBC most strongly supports and believes will have the greatest impact in affordable housing creation. In general, the City should prioritize which policies they think are feasible, both economically and politically, and actively employ thosetools. Point system for evaluation projects. Miami, Florida and Lawrence, Kansas, which have both adopted form -based zoning, have developed a point system for project evaluation. For every criteria met by a project, additional bonuses are received. Thus, the more aggressive the project is in creating public benefits, the more economic benefits developers receive to cut costs or increase revenue potential. In Lawrence, Kansas, points are earned for the following: ■ Moderately priced dwelling units (i.e., affordable workforce housing) ■ Mix of housing types ■ Proximity to transit and/or a major intersection ■ Redevelopment of an existing center with existing infrastructure ■ Green roofor roof top garden ■ LEED certified structures ■ Protection of sensitive land features By meeting some or all of these criteria, developers earn density bonuses, increased building coverage maximums, increased building height allowanced, reduced parking requirements and increased impervious surface maximums. Inclusionary Zoning Ordinance (IZO). Inclusionary zoning is currently employed by a number of high cost California communities, such as Santa Barbara, San Diego, Sacramento and San Francisco. Inclusionary zoning could work well in the City, primarily because multifamily products all over the City are priced high enough to justify buying an affordable unit. Additionally, in many communities, developers buy out of inclusionary zoning requirements with a cash in lieu payment. Revenue generated from cash in lieu could be used to aid in land assembly in its downtown redevelopment project as well as to support affordable housing creation. Land bank. Land banking is a program whereby land is acquired by a division of government or nonprofit with the purpose of developing affordable/workforce housing or engaging in revitalization activities. After a holding period, the land is sold to a nonprofit or private developer, often at a price lower than market, who agrees to specified land use conditions (e.g., creation of affordable/workforce housing). BBC RESEARCH & CONSULTING SECTION V, PAGE 6 Land bank programs can serve dual purposes. While some programs are created solely for the acquisition of land for future affordable housing development, others have broader long term community planning goals. In distressed communities, land banking programs allow cities to acquire vacant and underperforming parcels to be catalysts for redevelopment, and to benefit from increased tax revenues from the properties. In communities with rapidly rising land costs, land banking programs promise a long -tern savings to taxpayers: for example, when public buildings need to be constructed, they can be built at less than the current market cost due to the earlier acquisition of the property by the land bank. The City should consider establishing a land bank to which private property may be donated (with potential tax benefits) and public property may be purchased and held for future affordable housing development. The City can also purchase appropriate parcels to add to the land bank as they become available. The City should explore partnerships with the school district, municipalities, utility companies and other public landowners to donate the land for affordable housing in exchange for a certain proportion of the units that have first right of refusal to public sector employees (e.g., teachers). The City's Housing Element also suggested graduated density zoning, particularly in redevelopment areas, as well as small lot subdivisions, which could provide increased affordability. Action Item 4. Continue to focus on existing units as a source of affordable housing. The City has historically coupled its affordable housing efforts with its redevelopment efforts. Old Town Newhall is at the center of the City's redevelopment efforts. The Newhall Project Area offers 270 acres of mixed -used development where the City would most likely approve high density development. However, because the City has concentrated its redevelopment efforts, an incentive exists for local business and homeowners to charge higher than market rates for the sale of their properties because of increased demand. This makes land acquisition difficult and expensive for local developers. This is not an uncommon challenge for communities in their efforts for redevelopment and neighborhood revitalization. To offset these redevelopment challenges, the City should focus on rehabilitating existing affordable housing and commercial units downtown. This would help decentralize efforts at creating affordable housing while also maintaining its current affordable units in parts of town that capitalize on urban amenities, such as public transportation, grocery stores and health services. A variety of tools can be used to assist in this process, which are included as part of the City's 2009-2013 Consolidated Plan. The City's homeowner rehabilitation programs can be used to keep existing low-income owners, such as senior citizens, in their homes. Marketing of these programs to City residents should continue. The City should continue to investigate rental rehabilitation programs, as well as otherprograms, such as tenant based rental assistance (TBRA) programs to provide low-income renters with greater housing options in Santa Clarita's existing housing stock. Action Item S. Educate HOAs about fair housing laws. The Fair Housing Council currently does a sufficient job working with HOAs and the real estate community to educate their professionals on fair housing issues to avoid inadvertent discriminatory activities due to HOA rules and BBC RESEARCH € CONSULTING SECTION V, PAGE 7 regulations. However, it is strongly recommended that the Fair Housing Council of the San Fernando Valley expand its education and outreach efforts to provide training for City Planning Division staff who review development applications, and City Engineering Division staff who review Conditions, Covenants, and Restrictions (CC&R's) submitted as part of the tract map approval process. With additional training and expertise, City staff could offer counsel to HOAs as they consider issues of fair housing, such as accessibility. Action Item 6. Continue to work collaboratively with the County to strategize about the provision of homeless shelter and services. The City does not currently have a permanent homeless shelter. However, the City does collaborate with the County to provide a temporary shelter, which rotates every 3 years between City- and County -owned properties. It would be ideal to find a permanent location for the City's homeless shelter to alleviate moving costs, as well as to provide continuity of housing and services for the City's homeless. However, finding permanent location for a homeless shelter is costly, and it has been difficult for the City to find a local non-profit organization to collaborate with to provide a shelter facility. The City and County have had success in informing service providers of the location of the new facility each year, as well as continuing to offer services in the location of the previous facility. Collaboration needs to continue to ensure both housing and services are provided for the City's homeless and those at -risk of homelessness. Collaboration includes ensuring changes in the facility's location, as well as services are well marketed and publicized to the City's service providers who have contact with the City's homeless. Although the current arrangement has been successful, as a long-term strategy for the City's homeless population, the City should continue to identify suitable parcels/locations for a permanent facility, as well as potential partnerships with local nonprofits to manage the facility. 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M pl N rl M N m m V1 m lD m lD m I� M W M GO m N r-1 M N N .i N ei M .-1 N N m 111 m- lD 111 m V1 M V1 M V1 M V1 M lf1 M ` co o o o o o 0 0 o 0 0 0 0 0 o o o 0 0 o 0 0 .-i o .-+ o m o m o m o m o m o m o m o m o m o m o m o m o m 0 pl Ol 01 01 p1 pl Ol Ol m D1 Q1 'p N Ol N Q1 N Q1 N Q1 N 01 N Ol N 01 N Ol N T N 01 N D1 N Ol N D1 N Ol N 01 City of Santa Clarita Annual Action Plan Fiscal Year 2013-2014 Contact: Community Development Department, Redevelopment Division 23920 Valencia Boulevard Suite 302 Santa Clarita, CA 91355 (661)286-4141